Nikki

Children’s Book Ideas

It’s the holidays! The time of year where we grant gifts to our loved ones. Some of us have a hard time deciding what to get and I’d like to offer something you can’t go wrong with: books! No matter the age, a good book is the gift of adventure, knowledge, and new perspective. Recently,Continue reading “Children’s Book Ideas”

Winter Wedding

A cool silver morning, hearts are up with the sun. The venue is prepared. Silk drapes and tablecloths of moonlight. Olive and gold run down the tables as the humble centerpiece waits in anticipation for the night. The soft blessing of snow falls down on the blissful morning, but bustling is on the rise. EveryoneContinue reading “Winter Wedding”

One Month Left

Tomorrow marks the start of December. The last month of 2024. Are you ready for it? Are you chomping at the bit for 2024 to be over or do you wish it could last a little bit longer? December is usually a month with a lot going on. Christmas and holiday shopping. Traveling to seeContinue reading “One Month Left”

I’m Grateful

Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Some may spend it with family or friends. Some may be working or maybe you’re spending Thanksgiving alone? Maybe you don’t celebrate it? Some families have the tradition of going around the table and saying what you’re thankful for. I wanted to do that here and encourage you to think of atContinue reading “I’m Grateful”

3 Minute Sprint

Set a timer for three minutes. Put your hands on the keys or grip tightly to your pen. Start writing. Don’t stop until the timer goes off. Don’t think. Just write. Ready? Set. Go. Okay, what do I write about for three minutes? Well, I see a painting of falling leaves. There’s a comet soaringContinue reading “3 Minute Sprint”

Letter to the Future

Dear Future Me, I hope you’re doing well. I hope you’re happy and your dreams are coming true. How’s our kitten? Does she still like you? It would be cool someday, years down the road, if you found this in your long list of posts. I like to think you’ll smile. Maybe a tear getsContinue reading “Letter to the Future”

I Can Do

I can build thingsI can see thingsI’m learning what help can be done I go with an optionIt may not be your first choiceBut I go with what I can do I use what’s aroundMake it happen in the nowAnd I promise you, it’s all true It may be outlandishIt may not be the easiestButContinue reading “I Can Do”

An Old Character

I found an old character From my college days.He loved being a pilotFlying everyday.His most treasured possessionWas, of course, his airplane.The sky was his loveA big beautiful dame.On adventures, he’d flyFor his platoon, he made a way.Yet, his greatest dislikeWas when they entered a cave.For he feared all the earthWould be his grave.A simple characterWasContinue reading “An Old Character”

Repeated Adventure

I went on an adventure as a younger girl. It felt like a dream. So many islands with different ages and cultures. Yet, for some reason, I was alone. I found myself with just a notebook and a library of puzzles. How did I get there? I’m afraid I didn’t know. But, to navigate theContinue reading “Repeated Adventure”

On an Old Notebook

I pulled out an old notebookTo see what I could readAnd down on its pages Were dreams written by me How old was this notebook?It doesn’t have a dateBut the dreams, I do believeStill ring true today What’s it say if a notebookHolds dreams that still ring trueIs it a purpose or a guidance? SomethingContinue reading “On an Old Notebook”