Writing about the actual stuckness...what it feels like, what it looks like, darkest imaginings, etc. might help to break some of the lock the fear has on you.

It's an interesting concept, bonny-- although something I think would be better served by writing longhand in my paper journal. That's been one of my tricks in the past to unstick myself-- there's something about writing longhand that I find more freeing-- the not being able to go back and delete and stress over making something "just so."

As weird as it may seem, there may actually be a 'benefit' in being frozen right now.

Who knows? Anything is possible. Could be that once I get past this, I may become even more productive than I usually am. Thanks for the suggestions.

bonny, good to see your font.

Nora, you and your tree look lovely. I am a huge fan of the wrap dress.

It seems wrong to me that someone as adorable as Nora has body-image demons.

Preferred outcome vibes coming your way Barb. Good luck.

Nora, seriously, the reflecting in the garden picture is frameworthy. Just lovely. And great dress!

Spark. How the heck are ya? Things are better around here...now that I'm over my week-long cold. The dark days seem to be behind me...to the degree that I actually did a craft project yesterday. I haven't created anything of beauty in more than a year...maybe longer. I'm taking that as a good sign.

Howze the sassy girl?

Sassyfrassy is doing very well. She warmed up to my niece and nephew who were visiting last weekend pretty quickly when she realized they'd scritch her endlessly. Also, I have a kennel to recommend if anyone needs one out this way on your client list. She spent 3 nights/4 days there and came back clean, happy and gastro-intestinally a-okay. (And she charged me by the nights, not the days.)

I see that Big Bad Woof is having not-happy hours on the last Saturday of every month from 1-5 (4?) with trainers, etc. You want that I should drop your name?

Barb, don't feel too bad. In my morning haze, I was picturing Byron wearing 'Cranky Bloomers" and being more indignant than ever.

Oh, I forgot to look at the dress! Too distracted by very pretty Nora and the greenery.

{{Kristin & Drew}} This is one of my fears when I get home after my husband and son taking care of the house by themselves a couple months. And it will be mid-August so I won't be able to open the windows. I may have to walk around with Vicks under my nose.

Catching up it is lovely to see bonny fides' font! I appreciated reading the getting unstuck advice too. And linked Ginger's anti-procrastination blog.

I suppose I need to get back to work. Pout.

You want that I should drop your name?

Please! That would be great. The more contacts the better.

We are having our community dog show this Saturday 10-2, in front of the police station in Marion Park.

I tangentially helped get the show started about 5 years ago. It will be fun to go as 'doggy lama' this time, offering coaching hours as prizes

Oh, and Sparky, please let me know the contact info for your kennel. I'm always looking for good referrals and I get asked that one a lot. (here or profile addy)

eta: Hi Laura!

linked Ginger's anti-procrastination blog

Nora, you and your tree look lovely. I am a huge fan of the wrap dress.

Yes, this. All of it.

It was this place, bonny. [link] It's way out there, but she's not kidding about them having all sorts of acres of fenced space open to them.

I wish we could stop by the dog show, but we're out of town this weekend.