The Month of Love!
Hello February!
Finding the Warmth in February
Welcome, friends! I’m so glad you’re here. Each month I share a peek into my writing life, favorite routines, and the little moments that bring me joy. If you’d like these stories and updates delivered straight to your inbox, be sure to sign up for my newsletter on my website and follow along on Instagram @diann_floyd_boehm for more behind-the-scenes fun – the Month of Love!
Boomer and I are ready for a new month of stories, sunshine, and blooming ideas – thanks for hopping along on this journey with us…
1. Writing
This month, I’m continuing to edit several of my Boomer stories. I can’t wait for the day when you’ll be able to read all of Boomer’s adventures. I often think of my English teacher, Ms. Lapidus. She used to tell me I had a creative mind, but that I needed to slow down my thinking so I wouldn’t write so many run-on sentences. Back then, it made me sad to see my papers come back covered in red ink and comments. Now, I’m grateful she had us revise our first drafts. Her persistence helped make me a better writer.
2. Exercise
I do my best to attend Pilates five days a week. I try to go in the morning after writing so I can start my day feeling accomplished. If I wait until the afternoon, it’s far too easy to talk myself out of going, but I’ve learned I always feel better when I do. My favorite workouts are the cardio sculpt classes. We use a jump board for various exercises, and it sometimes reminds me of being a little girl, jump roping at recess. If you’ve never tried Pilates, I encourage you to give it a go. You might be surprised by how much you enjoy it.
3. Gardening
Sometimes, when I look at my many flower beds, I think, “What was I thinking, adding so many gardens?” Then I remember: I started them in my 30s, when I wasn’t thinking much about how my back would feel years later.
After winter, I look at the gardens and tell myself, several times, that I really must get them back into shape. Once I finally dig in and get them cleaned up for spring, I’m always glad I did. It may take me longer now, but it’s so worth it. As you can see from the picture, the gladioluses are already peeking out of the ground. It’s so exciting to see those first signs of life. I’ll share a photo on Instagram when they’re in full bloom, so be sure to check it out.
The Creativity Show
I always enjoy being part of a panel with other authors on Red’s show. There’s something special about talking with fellow creatives and sharing our journeys. Click on the link and discover all the fun topics we chatted about. Red even wrote a poem about each one of us. I was so touched I cried. I am sure once you see Red’s fun personality you will always want to tune into her shows. She truly puts a smile on your face.
Book a Notions Interview
I truly enjoy doing interviews, and this one was especially meaningful. The hosts wanted to hear about all my books, and I appreciated their interest so much. Each story is special to me, a little piece of my imagination that I get to share with others.
