Conundrum
Abby's Corner
I’m a writer. Most of my time is spent sitting here in the moment, waiting for something to attract my attention, or for one of my infrequent actual thoughts to show up, and then I start writing about whatever it is. This is all I do, and all I want to do. A lot of what I write goes nowhere, but I enjoy every minute of it. Even when I’m stuck. Maybe especially when I’m stuck, because that can be interesting.
Letting Go of Regret
Nothing jolts you into taking stock of what’s important in life like an accident, illness, or death of a loved one. For me, it was my teenage daughter’s struggle with mental illness. I thought our family was fine. My husband and I had jobs we enjoyed–he was a radiologist, and I was editor of an arts magazine. Our college-age son was
Sowing New Seeds
Six steps to “growing” an idea purposefully
In the realm of living on purpose, ideas act as seeds with the potential to germinate and bloom. How many times have you found yourself captivated by a notion, thinking: “That’s a great idea,” only to see it wither away due to lack of action or commitment? Much like planting seeds, the process of combining
Getting Better at Goodbyes
Morgan Baker
If you’re a reader of The Bucket, you’re already familiar with Morgan Baker’s work. Not only for the many articles she has written, but also for the gentle guidance she has provided on so many of our articles as our Managing Editor. But today, we put Morgan on the other side of the proverbial camera to talk about her book, Emptying the Nest: Getting Better at Goodbyes which has
The “Good Sister”
How a Netflix show helped me reconcile with my sister
It’s no secret that my sister and I don’t always get along. Julie and I are both quick-witted, we laugh too loud, and we’re not shy about expressing our opinions. Over the years, she’s made jokes that hurt my feelings. I can hold a grudge for decades. I’ve