Author Archives: Gina

Five Steps to Becoming a More Technologically Savvy Boomer

Both lo-tech and hi-tech activities cause me all kinds of embarrassment and other issues. My lack of tech skills slows me down in everything I do, such as setting up things on my phone, writing a blogpost, organizing my documents and emails, and the list goes on and on and on. My children and othersContinue reading “Five Steps to Becoming a More Technologically Savvy Boomer”

Writing consistently is a CHALLENGE

I’ve always loved a good challenge. In fact, I kind of thrive on challenges. I set out to accomplish a task that feels monumental and unattainable and I just push forward.  It’s the smaller challenges in life that I can’t seem to handle, like writing this blogpost based solely on the word “challenge,” and justContinue reading “Writing consistently is a CHALLENGE”

Does fear have a place in the life of a Christian? Is it the opposite of faith? Can I be fearful yet still have a sense of peace?

By Regina Marcazzo-Skarka Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God: I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. 2 Timothy 1:7 … for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power andContinue reading “Does fear have a place in the life of a Christian? Is it the opposite of faith? Can I be fearful yet still have a sense of peace?“

Day 10 – 31 DAYS OF FIVE MINUTE FREE WRITES – ESTABLISH

Establishing a routine is important for me to move forward in a number of areas of my life. Starting my day with prayer, Bible reading and devotions is crucial as my relationship with God is key to everything else. Next, I write morning pages, something I started while reading The Artist’s Way by Julia CameronContinue reading “Day 10 – 31 DAYS OF FIVE MINUTE FREE WRITES – ESTABLISH”

Day 7 – Encourage – 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes

Today’s word is “encourage,” a nice word and a nice thing to do. To encourage someone is to cheer them on, to be supportive. I love to encourage and to be encouraged. As a fairly new member of the writing group, Hope*Writers, I feel both. When asked, members are happy to share what they knowContinue reading “Day 7 – Encourage – 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes”

31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes – Day 2 – Content

I am content sitting in my office full of books of all kinds, some that I have read and many that I have not. The smell of homemade chicken soup simmering on the stove in the kitchen adds to my contentment. It’s been a relaxing day. I spent time reading with my legs dangling inContinue reading “31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes – Day 2 – Content”