Welcome! I hope you’ve brought your beverage of choice because we’re celebrating 100 published blog posts on Debit This, Create That! I actually struggled to write this post, and I think the reasons why sort of capture the blogging journey so far in a nutshell: Asking it to hold deeper…
The Rapid Log · 05 I mentioned in my last newsletter that my attention has turned toward fiction. When I mention that I’m a writer, I’m often asked what kind of novel I’m writing, and although that wasn’t the kind of writing I meant, it always stirs a secret longing.…
The Rapid Log · 04 “Be useful.” When it comes to communication, this is one of the most important pieces of advice I’ve received… But it can also feel the most limiting. It invites a healthy dose of perfectionism to the table — spillover from years spent writing in the…
The Rapid Log · 03 My grandmother-in-law is a fiercely independent wonder with a sharp mind and an impeccable memory. For her 98th birthday, my in-laws made her a unicorn cake, because — exactly. When she comes over for dinner, her great-granddaughters (3 and 5) are thrilled and our evening…
Hello, happy holidays, and brightest wishes for the New Year! I’m writing to you from a liminal space — that (hopefully) quiet and contemplative time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. A perfect time to sit still with the year that was, and to start setting intentions for the year…
Happy holidays, everyone — and a merry Christmas if you celebrate! Painting holiday cards has become one of my most favourite holiday traditions. They’re amazing for getting in the spirit of the season, and they’re a beautiful way to celebrate connection. Admittedly, they’re also a helpful way for me to…
This year, I thought it would be fun to get the kids in on the festive creative action, and that’s how I discovered… Salt dough! I’m pretty sure this is not a new concept, but this was my first introduction, and I’m pretty excited about it. Oh, the possibilities! Of…
Guess what just released today! It’s Scott Christian Sava’s book, Becoming an Artist: How to Make Art Like a Human by Embracing Failure, Discovering Your Creative Voice & Finding Joy in the Process (Hay House LLC, 2025). I went to write a book review, but it wound up a personal…
It’s National Addictions Awareness Week in Canada (November 16th to 22nd, 2025), and this year, we’re anchoring hope. Borrowing from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction statement: “Hope is an optimistic state of mind that holds expectations for positive outcomes.” Positive outcomes like connection and growth. “We need…
Happy Halloween! It’s been a while since I wrote for the series Confessions of a Serial Hobbyist. I meant for the series to be a place to share my random hobbies, but I’ve actually been pretty singularly focused on continuing to learn about the wonderful world of blogging. (And there’s…