https://practicalfreespirit.com/2018/12/19/top-reads-of-2018/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181218_122827.jpgIMG_20181218_1228272025-06-27T02:23:46+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2018/04/26/whatever-else-you-do-amy/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20180309_173346.jpg20180309_1733462018-04-29T02:22:08+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2017/12/14/top-reads-of-2017/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171213_224012.jpg20171213_224012Do not be distracted by the little dog sleeping in the background.2018-04-03T06:28:42+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2017/05/11/do-we-live-in-a-friendly-or-hostile-universe/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20170330_180237_086.jpgIMG_20170330_180237_0862017-09-12T05:43:41+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2017/04/27/ch-ch-ch-changes/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170421_134316.jpg20170421_1343162017-04-28T23:48:30+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2017/01/31/do-not-go-gently-on-combating-despair/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170106_163132.jpg20170106_1631322017-02-01T00:51:47+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/12/31/well-2016/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161123_174050.jpg20161123_1740502017-01-03T19:13:51+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/12/22/the-longest-night-of-the-year/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161210_130521.jpg20161210_1305212016-12-23T23:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/12/15/best-sff-reads-of-2016/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161214_164314.jpg20161214_1643142016-12-15T00:53:39+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/12/13/my-top-reads-of-2016/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161212_172153.jpg20161212_1721532016-12-13T20:21:52+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/11/17/the-road-ahead/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161027_133800.jpg20161027_1338002016-11-17T21:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/11/02/the-state-of-my-brain/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161025_135500.jpg20161025_1355002016-11-04T04:19:57+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/09/29/im-still-here/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160920_181625.jpg20160920_1816252016-10-01T04:29:19+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/08/25/in-which-i-go-through-a-terrible-ordeal/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160825_151611.jpg20160825_151611Me today.2016-08-31T15:16:57+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/08/16/i-have-a-concussion/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160815_105047.jpg20160815_105047Nala looks disheveled and out of focus...kind of like how I feel.2016-08-29T18:25:41+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/08/04/the-beauty-of-a-fresh-start/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160728_015212.jpg20160728_0152122016-08-03T23:51:20+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/08/02/we-have-always-been-monsters-we-have-always-been-kind/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/26784202202_38053bdf17_b.jpg26784202202_38053bdf17_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/40988970@N05/26784202202/">Rachel.Adams</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2016-08-02T04:18:42+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/07/28/i-am-so-glad-to-be-here/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160726_212644.jpg20160726_2126442016-07-28T15:10:44+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/07/26/living-in-interesting-times/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160716_194906.jpg20160716_194906Also, here is a photo of Nala looking particularly goofy. In case you need that today.2016-07-27T08:31:43+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/07/21/20-things-i-think-about-seattle/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160710_181226.jpg20160710_181226My new home.2016-07-20T22:57:28+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/07/19/12-thoughts-on-writing-a-certain-kind-of-blog-post/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160610_113539.jpg20160610_113539Each one of these objects holds a profound yet subtle significance.2016-07-20T16:15:29+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/07/14/birthday-time/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160627_114804.jpg20160627_114804Taken on my birthday in an empty apartment. 2016-07-15T19:36:30+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/about/2016-07-12T19:23:16+00:00weekly0.6https://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/07/12/a-bumpy-road/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160709_163608.jpg20160709_1636082016-07-13T17:21:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/07/07/yay-stuff/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160706_114512.jpg20160706_1145122016-07-07T02:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/07/05/everything-is-new/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160701_202006.jpg20160701_2020062016-07-05T16:58:40+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/06/21/on-packing-a-life/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160620_192001.jpg20160620_1920012016-06-22T17:31:59+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/06/16/seven-years-of-nala/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160610_162350.jpg20160610_162350https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160613_163333.jpg20160613_163333https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160521_193256.jpg20160521_193256https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160520_143201.jpg20160520_143201https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160511_162012.jpg20160511_162012https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160609_190304.jpg20160609_1903042016-06-21T13:06:55+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/06/09/im-moving-to-seattle/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20160604_154210.jpg20160604_154210What you are seeing here is a completely mythical sunny Seattle day.2016-06-09T18:45:39+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/05/31/what-do-you-want/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160523_164359.jpg20160523_164359Details are a bridge, but you can always build another bridge further down.2016-05-30T23:07:54+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/05/26/change-hurts/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160521_193251.jpg20160521_1932512016-05-26T02:39:03+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/05/24/what-im-listening-to/2016-05-24T08:14:59+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/05/17/on-depth-in-friendships/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160224_180644-effects-1.jpg20160224_180644-EFFECTS (1)One reason I like Rainforest is because it encourages depth.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_4789.jpgIMG_47892016-05-19T00:19:16+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/05/12/live-the-question/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160217_120509.jpg20160217_1205092016-05-13T00:17:57+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/05/10/la-is-a-great-place-to-go-on-vacation/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160504_184418.jpg20160504_184418https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160502_104655.jpg20160502_104655https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160503_154502.jpg20160503_154502https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20160430_221359.jpg20160430_221359I tragically have no photos of the French toast, but I do have a photo of these amazing bazookies.2016-05-10T06:34:43+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/04/28/i-love-vacation/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160427_040654.jpg20160427_0406542016-05-01T03:00:49+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/04/26/we-do-not-have-to-become-our-parents/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16712971722_ef3b65cea6_b.jpg16712971722_ef3b65cea6_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/124041400@N05/16712971722/">naismithd</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2016-04-26T01:47:10+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/04/21/the-resistance-to-change-is-like-the-dark-side-only-worse/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/25005014912_7b409b1dec_b.jpg25005014912_7b409b1dec_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/8935335@N02/25005014912/">R. Lex-M</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2016-04-21T00:37:30+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/04/19/the-last-few-months-have-not-been-great/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160417_165558.jpg20160417_1655582016-04-21T12:35:36+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/04/14/nala-likes-to-help/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160319_173004.jpg20160319_1730042016-04-14T02:46:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/04/12/dust-my-old-nemesis/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160411_180730.jpg20160411_180730Nala is very sympathetic.2016-04-12T17:59:18+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/04/07/a-proposal/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20140826_144957-1.jpg20140826_144957 (1)2016-04-07T17:12:53+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/04/05/the-dalai-lama-gives-some-pretty-good-advice-about-forgiveness/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/15022499406_8c46965fe8_b.jpg15022499406_8c46965fe8_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/65354164@N02/15022499406/">Glyn Lowe Photoworks.</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> 2016-04-05T23:10:37+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/03/31/the-sock-drawer-update/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160330_162459.jpg20160330_162459https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160330_010421.jpg20160330_0104212016-03-30T23:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/03/29/i-am-very-busy/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/16281535381_21f3ff468b_b.jpg16281535381_21f3ff468b_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/128281807@N03/16281535381/">adrianvfloyd</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2016-03-28T23:58:21+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/03/24/these-temple-bones/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160320_133437.jpg20160320_1334372016-03-29T11:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/03/22/i-held-on-so-tightly/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160321_163318.jpg20160321_1633182016-03-22T00:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/03/17/to-commit-or-not-to-commit/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160301_231836.jpg20160301_2318362016-03-17T00:45:26+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/03/15/time-to-sleep/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12819322_10100752672572792_4110763543330907978_o.jpg12819322_10100752672572792_4110763543330907978_oPhoto by Richard Seely, who is an amazing dance photographer.2016-03-15T20:29:15+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/03/10/an-important-anniversary/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/18127373830_edfe1119a7_o.jpg18127373830_edfe1119a7_oMy face after dancing.2016-03-10T01:25:21+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/03/08/the-major-declutter-part-1-of-a-million/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/20160307_120754.jpg20160307_120754The first spoils of war.2016-03-09T23:49:48+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/03/03/on-time/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/4214164660_5a169e0bf7_b.jpg4214164660_5a169e0bf7_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/10175246@N08/4214164660/">psyberartist</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> 2016-03-04T22:37:21+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/03/01/in-the-rainforest-i-see/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160224_180644-effects.jpg20160224_180644-EFFECTS2016-03-01T02:43:13+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/02/25/paradise/2016-02-23T21:38:50+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/02/23/the-social-fabric-of-my-interests/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12688313_10153955977413966_7649616130673643357_n.jpg12688313_10153955977413966_7649616130673643357_nSomehow my friends even got me to sing karaoke. I don't know how THAT happened.2016-02-23T02:09:32+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/02/18/on-progress/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160214_154944.jpg20160214_1549442016-02-18T01:54:01+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/02/16/on-retellings/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4297357173_289eec55b8_b.jpg4297357173_289eec55b8_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/23366005@N07/4297357173/">alfamosa</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/help/general/#147">cc</a> 2016-02-16T01:23:32+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/02/11/being-single-on-valentines-day/2016-02-13T15:33:24+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/02/09/you-and-i-do-not-compare/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160203_222453.jpg20160203_2224532016-02-09T17:19:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/02/04/on-conflicting-advice/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160129_213238.jpg20160129_213238Advice over milkshakes!2016-02-03T23:18:19+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/02/02/nala-before-and-after/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160201_165915.jpg20160201_165915https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160125_174809.jpg20160125_1748092016-02-03T07:08:34+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/01/28/a-new-kindle-means-joy/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160127_162638.jpg20160127_1626382016-01-30T01:23:31+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/01/26/on-cons-and-pressure-and-caring-less/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160123_220241.jpg20160123_220241Yay!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/12525432_10153902437474254_4953119091540552597_o.jpg12525432_10153902437474254_4953119091540552597_oPhoto by Al Bogdan2016-01-28T00:23:49+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/01/14/the-most-important-relationship-in-my-life-is-with-myself/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20151121_210647.jpg20151121_210647Myself with myself!2016-05-14T06:48:59+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/01/21/my-2016-confusion-panel-schedule/2016-01-13T20:58:07+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/01/12/if-i-had-one-year-to-live/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20160105_142139.jpg20160105_142139I'd still spend just as much time snuggling this shaggy one.2016-01-12T16:08:46+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/01/07/planning-and-the-creative-process/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/20151205_210029.jpg20151205_210029This is an otter. It is very cute and otherwise has nothing to do with this blog post.2016-01-06T23:02:13+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2016/01/05/blog-retrospective-2015/2016-01-04T21:24:27+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/12/31/wishes-for-the-new-year/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151218_124534.jpg20151218_1245342015-12-30T23:48:33+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/12/29/2015-the-year-worth-waiting-for/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151228_152334.jpg20151228_1523342015-12-29T17:31:04+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/12/17/3482/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151209_230152.jpg20151209_230152This is one picture of happiness.2015-12-16T23:02:40+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/12/15/my-top-nonfiction-and-sff-reads-of-2015/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151214_162943.jpg20151214_1629432015-12-15T21:40:19+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/12/10/my-top-ya-reads-for-2015/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151209_142359.jpg20151209_142359It's always exciting when I love a book I already bought in hardback!2015-12-10T23:26:33+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/12/08/my-yearly-photo-book-tradition/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151207_140842.jpg20151207_140842And here, have a Nala spread!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151207_140727.jpg20151207_140727I used two years worth of photos for my first book.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20141225_140407.jpg20141225_140407Last year's book2015-12-10T02:23:33+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/12/03/yes-i-dont-cook/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20150327_140947-1.jpg20150327_140947 (1)2015-12-04T22:37:20+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/12/01/i-love-my-phone-too-much/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151028_092951.jpg20151028_092951Nala on her leash2015-11-30T23:17:34+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/11/26/happy-thanksgiving-2/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151122_231653.jpg20151122_231653Mischievous kittenshttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151118_125326.jpg20151118_125326Best friends2015-11-25T23:22:02+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/11/24/the-ever-moving-target-we-call-success/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/18771835195_e3bc997841_b.jpg18771835195_e3bc997841_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/70626035@N00/18771835195/">jacilluch</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-11-26T00:32:03+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/11/19/the-gamble-of-life/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2699221787_9d2dc24ac2_b.jpg2699221787_9d2dc24ac2_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26290117@N03/2699221787/">Bryan Davidson</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-11-19T00:45:44+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/11/17/the-meaning-of-life-and-tragic-optimism/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20150925_223155.jpg20150925_223155The indomitable human spirit. Or something. :)2015-11-17T00:35:01+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/11/12/i-as-a-woman/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2738957753_02e2b6c1ff_o.jpg2738957753_02e2b6c1ff_oPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/9106303@N05/2738957753/">Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-11-16T20:22:32+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/11/10/another-board-games-post/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20150726_172459-1.jpg20150726_172459 (1)Here are some people playing Among the Stars. I wish I were one of them....2015-11-09T22:13:39+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/11/05/i-have-an-agent/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151005_1431240.jpg20151005_143124(0)Celebratory Amy!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151104_165811.jpg20151104_165811Grateful Amyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151005_123844.jpg20151005_123844Nervous Amyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151005_132228.jpg20151005_132228Happy Amy!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151028_093951.jpg20151028_093951Signing a contract is serious business.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20150917_104119.jpgIMG_20150917_104119Amy beside herself2015-12-30T05:54:21+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/11/03/dating-is-not-simple/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/okcupid-com_website_homepage_screenshot.pngOkCupid.com_website_homepage_screenshot2015-11-03T18:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/10/29/what-kind-of-boundaries-come-up-in-friendships/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20151005_132230.jpg20151005_132230Oh look, it's my best doggie friend.2015-10-29T19:44:38+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/10/27/if-you-have-a-lot-of-assholes-in-your-life-maybe-this-is-why/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/8421469090_40fda40e35_b.jpg8421469090_40fda40e35_bNo assholes beyond this point. (Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/46259794@N02/8421469090/">derekbruff</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">cc</a>) 2016-08-18T19:07:53+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/10/22/gilmore-girls-not-for-girls-only/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/gilmore-girls-still.jpggilmore girls still2015-10-21T21:46:55+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/10/20/yes-i-sometimes-get-bored/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20150924_164346.jpgIMG_20150924_164346Trying something new...in Bali.2015-10-20T20:33:53+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/10/15/i-dont-feel-very-brave-right-now/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2081.jpgIMG_2081What does this photo have to do with being brave, Amy? I have no idea, but I like it, so there you go.2015-10-16T20:26:18+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/10/13/theres-a-lot-i-dont-know/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/19978620655_d745df137d_b.jpg19978620655_d745df137d_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/80288388@N00/19978620655/">haslo</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-10-12T23:07:55+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/10/08/yes-i-care-more-about-the-journey/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150914_210814.jpg20150914_210814This kitten totally agrees with me and wants to take a journey himself.2015-10-13T05:57:15+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/10/06/what-i-did-in-bali/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20150923_142240.jpgIMG_20150923_142240Yum yum!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20150928_153205.jpgIMG_20150928_153205https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20150925_181557.jpgIMG_20150925_181557https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20150922_171337.jpgIMG_20150922_171337https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150930_185216.jpg20150930_185216https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2057.jpgIMG_2057https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150922_030020.jpg20150922_030020https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20150922_020844.jpg20150922_020844Go, Egbert, go!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_20150925_143119.jpgIMG_20150925_143119My new friend!2015-10-06T22:15:26+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/09/15/bali/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150913_130547.jpg20150913_130547Nala is very skeptical about the idea of me leaving.2015-09-15T23:50:54+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/09/10/i-found-my-people-so-now-i-can-chill-out-a-little/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150907_005545.jpg20150907_005545Nala is also tired.2015-09-10T06:47:17+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/09/08/how-to-be-your-own-best-friend/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/10353032_10100343404746263_7188835666016435102_n-2.jpg10353032_10100343404746263_7188835666016435102_n (2)One of my amazing besties!2015-09-08T19:30:15+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/09/01/a-ten-never-marries-a-one/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150820_153647.jpg20150820_1536472015-09-03T16:46:16+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/09/03/how-i-met-my-boyfriend/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150820_194052.jpg20150820_1940522025-01-18T12:05:46+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/08/27/there-are-some-things-i-really-want/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/4984040507_6fa15a6a6d_b.jpg4984040507_6fa15a6a6d_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/40764207@N00/4984040507/">Shenghung Lin</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-08-27T16:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/08/25/its-what-you-do-that-defines-you/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/16064489288_5221bd6ccc_b.jpg16064489288_5221bd6ccc_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/17997843@N02/16064489288/">Dean Hochman</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-08-25T19:36:25+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/08/20/i-can-live-this-life/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/20150716_185427.jpg20150716_1854272015-08-20T23:16:20+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/08/18/on-emotion/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/20150807_210028.jpgNala is adorable2015-08-18T19:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/08/13/on-my-own-privilege/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/6956896917_a727565596_b.jpg6956896917_a727565596_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/48801602@N07/6956896917/">Herr Olsen</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-08-14T02:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/08/11/on-dating-as-a-feminist/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2620392162_5c5070b0ac_b.jpg2620392162_5c5070b0ac_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/37832355@N00/2620392162/">armigeress</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-08-11T20:22:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/08/06/six-months/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/11722150_10100624205641552_4214108762508751925_o.jpg11722150_10100624205641552_4214108762508751925_oPhoto by Richard Seely.2015-08-08T20:38:59+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/08/04/when-you-have-nowhere-to-go-for-the-holidays-a-meditation-on-loneliness/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/20141225_004425.jpg20141225_004425It looks like fairies live here. 2019-12-25T15:21:16+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/07/30/be-firm-but-kind/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2152728775_8a783e2fd6_b.jpg2152728775_8a783e2fd6_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/7197250@N06/2152728775/">a.drian</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2015-07-30T15:01:47+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/07/28/why-im-afraid-when-things-go-well/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150515_015726.jpg20150515_015726Barefoot! (And ready to dance.)2015-07-28T16:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/07/23/the-deep-dive-into-shame/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/4500203695_39387a4613_b.jpg4500203695_39387a4613_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/35239541@N00/4500203695/">LisiaolongFuko</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2015-07-27T19:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/07/21/on-toes-and-dogs-and-zomg-trying-really-hard-not-to-apologize/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150720_111951.jpg20150720_111951See? Both fine.2015-07-27T20:08:30+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/07/16/on-crippling-self-doubt/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150710_123554.jpg20150710_123554One of the best cures for self-doubt: the little dog!2015-07-17T18:23:18+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/07/14/on-childlike-joy/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1238.jpgIMG_1238I can't find a photo of me at Disneyland, but here, have a photo of me at Disneyland Paris instead.2015-07-14T17:30:22+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/07/09/throwing-the-mask-out-with-the-trash/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150708_193540.jpg20150708_1935402015-07-13T13:10:32+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/07/07/on-saying-enough/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/307532375_bdabf6cfa5_b.jpg307532375_bdabf6cfa5_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/83374639@N00/307532375/">madamepsychosis</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-07-07T03:36:30+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/07/02/on-dating-fatigue/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/3409149236_fc136b3abd_b.jpg3409149236_fc136b3abd_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/36642207@N04/3409149236/">Introppia</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">cc</a>2015-07-02T02:17:03+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/06/30/the-practical-free-spirit-turns-five/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150626_165241.jpg20150626_1652412015-07-01T11:25:39+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/06/25/actually-this-is-very-silly/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/10383664_10152508591450731_3143670973312996631_n-1.jpg10383664_10152508591450731_3143670973312996631_n (1)Am I 5 or 50? Hmm....2015-06-26T15:01:49+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/06/23/how-to-build-a-support-system/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150616_141838.jpg20150616_141838Friendship.2015-06-23T00:17:05+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/06/18/thank-you-for-feeding-my-heart/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/14569609429_2f9a3fb29a_b.jpg14569609429_2f9a3fb29a_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/92351270@N03/14569609429/">sullen_snowflakes</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-06-18T18:55:16+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/06/16/six-years-with-nala/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150522_122511.jpg20150522_122511https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150522_122433.jpg20150522_122433https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150613_160755.jpg20150613_160755https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150611_185409.jpg20150611_185409https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150609_231823.jpg20150609_231823https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150602_130100.jpg20150602_130100https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150601_191853.jpg20150601_1918532015-06-17T23:50:30+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/06/11/what-the-hell-is-this-blog-about-anyway/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150603_134251.jpg20150603_134251Nala's Way of Living2015-06-11T18:13:07+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/06/09/why-i-often-dont-talk-about-writing/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/15634388181_057be37e54_b.jpg15634388181_057be37e54_bFocus. Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/63992625@N06/15634388181/">Rein -e- Art</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">cc</a>2015-06-11T20:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/06/04/on-experiencing-relief/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150603_154259.jpg20150603_154259Space2015-06-04T18:50:39+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/06/02/how-people-see-me/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150215_230425.jpg20150215_2304252015-06-02T00:16:17+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/05/28/what-i-dont-like-about-being-single/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/20150527_000928.jpg20150527_000928Late at night....2015-05-29T14:37:06+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/05/26/the-graveyard-of-words/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/334472187_b1c6260e22_b.jpg334472187_b1c6260e22_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/56258631@N00/334472187/">macieklew</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2015-05-28T16:44:20+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/05/21/on-being-single/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/20150514_183719.jpg20150514_183719A portrait of the artist as a single person.2015-05-21T19:51:21+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/05/19/writing-in-the-dark/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/5861767092_7c42eba34b_b.jpg5861767092_7c42eba34b_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53017121@N06/5861767092/">Schjelderup</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-05-20T07:39:05+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/05/14/the-dating-beat-asking-questions/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/422362185_7da978216c_o.jpg422362185_7da978216c_oPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/49531720@N00/422362185/">Ann Douglas</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2015-05-15T01:24:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/05/12/i-was-a-manic-pixie-dream-girl/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/20150327_140947.jpg20150327_140947Bringing the joy! With BAKING. 2015-05-12T18:16:15+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/05/07/mothers-day-kind-of-sucks-when-you-have-a-dead-mother/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/20150505_192405.jpg20150505_192405This is what Nala looks like when she is comforting me.2015-05-09T04:05:53+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/05/05/the-story-of-the-cheese-ball/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/20150504_114144.jpg20150504_114144This is the cheese ball in question.2015-05-25T22:55:03+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/04/30/the-dating-beat-the-indispensability-of-facebook/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/461251309_9fa6633d85_o.jpg461251309_9fa6633d85_oPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/82386297@N00/461251309/">Peter Samis</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2015-04-30T08:15:21+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/04/28/what-is-self-respect/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/20150228_161240-1.jpg20150228_161240 (1)2015-04-29T18:16:54+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/04/23/on-death-and-matthew-mcconaughey/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1771.jpgIMG_17712015-04-28T16:24:35+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/04/21/i-realized-i-dont-actually-hate-talking-on-the-phone/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2657194407_c7ed5b3460_o.jpg2657194407_c7ed5b3460_oPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26354629@N02/2657194407/">alexkerhead</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>2015-04-20T22:06:19+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/04/14/the-price-of-being-on-the-internet/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/3211210670_f7abc8b2fc_b.jpg3211210670_f7abc8b2fc_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/32742419@N04/3211210670/">Roadside Guitars</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-04-14T22:51:27+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/04/09/on-finishing-a-novel-rough-draft/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/20140822_172948.jpg20140822_172948Me in London last summer, with my favorite statue, which inspired one of the characters in my book.2015-04-11T04:26:43+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/04/07/where-is-the-line-on-personal-sharing-in-blog-posts-and-online/2015-04-07T16:23:24+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/04/02/the-dating-dope-single-friends-and-red-flags/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/4264975242_bbd08a0c07_b.jpgYou broke another mirror. You're turning into something you arePhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/81177767@N00/4264975242/">sidehike</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-04-02T20:02:54+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/03/31/in-which-i-am-ridiculously-mushy/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/032815effieparty1.jpg032815effieparty1I think I look pretty happy here. (Photo by Christie Yant)2015-03-31T20:44:45+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/03/26/what-makes-a-good-friend/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20141231_184409.jpg20141231_184409I was going to post a photo with human friends, but then I didn't want to leave anybody out, so here is me with my best dog friend instead.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150214_151501.jpg20150214_151501I was going to post a photo with human friends, but then I didn't want to leave anybody out, so here is me with my best dog friend instead.2015-03-26T02:01:29+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/03/24/lets-rock-the-boat/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10238396166_bc637cf110_b.jpg10238396166_bc637cf110_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/38983646@N06/10238396166/">Putneypics</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-03-24T19:32:36+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/03/19/ive-fallen-in-love/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150318_205704.jpg20150318_205704Canvas dance sneakers (shown) and character shoes, to be precise.2015-03-19T20:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/03/17/in-which-i-party-with-the-buddhists/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/9636933_30d7e8620a_o.jpg9636933_30d7e8620a_oPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/37996594423@N01/9636933/">~C4Chaos</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-03-16T22:31:10+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/03/12/o-woman-creature-of-mystery/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150308_032306.jpg20150308_032306A Mythical Creature2015-03-29T00:38:52+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/03/10/the-scarcity-mindset/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/248595423_e4f40cf033_o.jpg248595423_e4f40cf033_oPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/17321026@N00/248595423/">GDidi</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-03-10T00:59:37+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/03/05/the-tipping-point/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150224_164618.jpg20150224_adoradog NalaMy most adorable problem.2015-03-07T22:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/03/03/why-the-tone-argument-is-bullshit/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/9652033839_1980204de3_b.jpg9652033839_1980204de3_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/101130003@N05/9652033839/">Elodie R-S</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2016-01-30T00:30:56+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/02/26/the-most-boring-question-of-all-time/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/5346715345_bb62a2edd8_o.jpgPhoto on 2011-01-11 at 10.36Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/78563196@N00/5346715345/">jwordsmith</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2015-03-18T09:09:38+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/02/24/the-rock-star-formula/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150210_143823.jpgAmy as Clark KentSometimes I am also a super hero with a secret identity and everything.2015-02-25T04:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/02/19/the-maybe-date/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/8022482779_a2613933fa_b.jpg8022482779_a2613933fa_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29001414@N00/8022482779/">zeevveez</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-02-20T06:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/02/17/ive-got-places-to-be/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150202_174043.jpg20150202_174043San Francisco at dusk.2015-02-17T21:02:18+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/05/15/the-difference-between-a-door-and-a-wall/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/coco-chanel-quote.jpgcoco chanel quoteArtwork by two anonymous students at the Columbus College of Art and Design2015-02-16T22:16:36+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/02/12/the-flawed-feminist/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150211_191023.jpg20150211_191023Flawed Feminist2015-02-27T21:42:25+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/02/10/oh-did-i-forget-to-pull-my-punches/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150207_131011.jpg20150207_1310112015-02-11T23:02:41+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/02/05/the-breakup-expert/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/8301998572_b1def19706_b.jpg8301998572_b1def19706_bApparently catharsis can be good. Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/27186496@N00/8301998572/">Brother O'Mara</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-02-06T05:45:34+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/02/03/what-i-really-did-last-summer/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20150130_171056.jpg20150130_1710562015-03-07T02:00:05+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/01/29/what-its-like-to-date-with-this-blog/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/20141231_184331.jpg20141231_184331Blog Amy or Personal Amy?2015-01-29T23:28:51+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/01/27/race-is-no-longer-as-invisible-in-my-reading/2015-01-29T18:23:52+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/01/22/choosing-to-fall-in-love/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/4362189845_68eeaae6c0_b.jpg4362189845_68eeaae6c0_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/52499764@N00/4362189845/">°]°</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2015-01-26T05:33:12+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/01/20/we-are-all-insane-together/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/64819964_4baa37a254.jpg64819964_4baa37a254Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/83374639@N00/64819964/">madamepsychosis</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2015-01-22T20:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/01/15/my-2015-confusion-schedule-along-with-some-other-tasty-tidbits/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/5723621420_5a977d42c9.jpga try version of Photo SundayAny excuse to use a Stormtrooper photo is a great excuse! Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/45940879@N04/5723621420/">Kalexanderson</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2015-01-15T00:30:58+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/01/13/i-am-maybe-the-worst-meditator-youll-ever-meet-which-is-why-the-idea-of-me-giving-you-meditation-advice-is-completely-absurd/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/20150103_161319.jpg20150103_161319Yoda, on the other hand, is kick ass at meditating.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/20150103_160949-effects.jpg20150103_160949-EFFECTSYoda, on the other hand, is kick ass at meditating.2015-01-12T23:38:49+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/01/08/i-dont-think-shared-interests-are-that-important-in-dating/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/3874301403_0a955f9de7_b.jpg3874301403_0a955f9de7_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/32317108@N07/3874301403/">Shawn Lavery</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2019-12-16T03:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/best-of-blog/2015-01-06T01:31:02+00:00weekly0.6https://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/01/06/blog-retrospective-2014/2015-01-06T01:08:07+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2015/01/01/what-i-dont-know-about-2015/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_9759.jpgIMG_9759Holding the sun. Photo by Alexa Rubinov.2015-01-02T05:38:01+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/12/30/my-2014-encapsulated/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20141225_135547.jpgNala and Lamb ChopNala quickly decamped with Lamb Chop to her Pile O' Toys.2014-12-31T22:44:53+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2012/04/12/a-highly-intelligent-woman-speaks-out/2014-12-29T06:04:57+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/12/23/a-little-bit-of-good/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20141222_152704.jpg20141222_152704This year's ornament: Tentacles, oh my!2014-12-23T20:57:20+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/12/18/something-better-than-this/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/4192308990_47481101a9_b.jpg4192308990_47481101a9_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/23094783@N03/4192308990/">eflon</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20141217_152805.jpg20141217_1528052015-01-05T00:10:40+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/12/16/on-filters-and-walking-away/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/7809673_6190996478_o.jpg7809673_6190996478_oThe Matterhorn is one of my favorite mountains, so I'm totally going to model my Life Mountain from it. Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/44124479650@N01/7809673/">AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-12-16T03:03:00+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/12/11/my-top-adult-reads-of-2014/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20141210_155237.jpg20141210_155237Books books books!2015-01-12T16:28:50+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/12/09/my-top-ya-reads-of-2014/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20141208_181608.jpgBooks books booksBooks, books, and more books!2014-12-09T02:22:32+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/12/04/i-dont-do-well-when-im-put-on-the-spot/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/3704164372_2f48b8b393_b.jpg3704164372_2f48b8b393_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/93252788@N00/3704164372/">bernat...</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2014-12-03T23:37:36+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/12/02/i-dont-read-many-blogs-anymore/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/20141130_133622.jpg20141130_133622Nala also doesn't read many blog posts. But she does have incredibly fluffy paws!2015-05-05T08:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/11/27/i-dont-know-what-its-like/2014-11-27T20:40:30+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/11/25/emotional-management-and-the-writer/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_1598.jpgIMG_1598I am underneath a giant spider. It is scary.2014-11-24T23:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/11/20/hope-as-fuel/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/5771861523_5c38e5529e_b.jpg5771861523_5c38e5529e_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/35660391@N08/5771861523/">seyed mostafa zamani</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-11-20T02:11:22+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/11/18/youre-stuck-amy/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/20141117_165224-e1416272103710.jpg20141117_165224My central card: The Wheel of Fortune2014-11-18T20:51:57+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/11/13/sometimes-we-arent-ready/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2951156700_eef4da66aa_o.jpg2951156700_eef4da66aa_oPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/22121764@N03/2951156700/">shewatchedthesky</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2014-11-13T19:44:08+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/11/11/living-100/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/20141104_141152.jpg20141104_141152But first, a dose of the adorable Nala.2014-11-12T22:32:24+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/11/04/my-writer-community-and-wfc/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1912464_10202996820898459_662763916_n.jpg1912464_10202996820898459_662763916_nWriters in action! Photo by Andrew Williams.2014-11-04T00:56:14+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/10/30/on-surviving-despair-a-primers-guide/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141024_142033.jpgNala: Always AdorableA reason to hope.2014-10-30T17:46:35+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/10/28/revising-a-novel/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/253412963_cd24607838_b.jpg253412963_cd24607838_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/40645538@N00/253412963/">Pink Sherbet Photography</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>2014-10-27T22:37:40+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/10/23/if-not-me-who/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20140228_180214.jpglake quinault sunsetPhoto by Amy Sundberg (Hey, that's me!)2014-10-24T17:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/10/21/adorable-dogs-autum-and-pumpkin-spice/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141017_141527.jpgNala the hound blur of excitementThe Nala blur.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141017_141601.jpgNala the hound showing how to shakeNala shaking my hand.2014-10-21T02:02:03+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/10/16/in-which-i-watch-star-trek-for-the-first-time/2014-10-17T21:21:14+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/10/14/author-crush-zilpha-keatley-snyder/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141013_131640.jpg20141013_131640Below the Root, how I love you!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141013_131736.jpg20141013_131736My collection of Zilpha Keatley Snyder novels.2015-06-02T21:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/10/09/in-which-i-was-wrong-about-meetup/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20140930_140619.jpg20140930_140619Nala used to hate her kennel, but now she wants to hang out in there all the time. (Yeah, I might be reaching a tiny bit, but...cute dog photo!)2014-11-06T14:46:47+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/10/07/on-solitude/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/6399806951_75e76e2653_b.jpg6399806951_75e76e2653_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/16230215@N08/6399806951/">h.koppdelaney</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2014-10-07T01:07:08+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/10/02/on-not-quitting-writing/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20140930_182741.jpg20140930_182741This is how Nala practices getting better at writing. Or maybe how she practices becoming even cuter? Unclear.2014-10-02T18:24:45+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/09/30/ello-the-new-social-media-service-you-may-never-have-heard-of/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-09-29-at-2-05-53-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-09-29 at 2.05.53 PMMy Ello page.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-09-29-at-2-02-22-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-09-29 at 2.02.22 PMMy Ello page. 2014-10-27T15:34:15+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/09/25/amys-list-of-books-by-poc-authors/2014-09-29T05:56:47+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/09/23/change-is-an-inside-job/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/3376602628_459bd41991_b.jpg3376602628_459bd41991_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24888071@N07/3376602628/">Bindaas Madhavi</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-09-23T18:28:14+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/09/18/this-is-not-your-story/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2926143475_7ef9d74356_b.jpg2926143475_7ef9d74356_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11039104@N08/2926143475/">Brujo+</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2014-09-18T02:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/09/16/joining-the-dance/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/8075894670_f790c7baa0_b.jpg8075894670_f790c7baa0_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53098051@N02/8075894670/">CEBImagery.com</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">cc</a>2014-09-19T11:42:25+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/09/09/words-to-live-by/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/446439864_ed644e7c14_o.jpg446439864_ed644e7c14_oPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11294884@N00/446439864/">Eden-Lys</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-09-10T23:09:33+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/09/09/writing-through-empathy/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/82648702_800bccf11e_b.jpg82648702_800bccf11e_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/33586091@N00/82648702/">Paul Worthington</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-09-08T21:59:35+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/09/04/travel-as-catalyst/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/20140817_200331.jpg20140817_200331At the Hugos.2014-09-04T07:36:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/09/02/in-which-i-take-a-stand/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/20140823_140629.jpg20140823_1406292014-09-04T06:56:17+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/08/12/birthday-epiphany-redux-and-a-thank-you/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2181295629_c7f9621831_o.jpg2181295629_c7f9621831_oPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/30506640@N00/2181295629/">Thorsten Becker</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2014-09-01T20:11:24+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/08/07/what-facts-do-writers-get-wrong-in-sff-and-also-my-worldcon-schedule/2014-08-08T11:02:32+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/08/05/gishwhes-harassment-and-ask-vs-guess-culture/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/4195880838_4ed62e5409_o.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/32595872@N02/4195880838/">Tintin44 - Sylvain Masson</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-08-13T18:00:43+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/08/02/gishwhes-2014-day-1/2014-08-03T01:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/07/31/this-post-is-all-over-the-place-also-gishwhes-2014/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140722_132551.jpg20140722_132551I am sweet little dog who enjoys traveling, going to see movies, and pretty much all adventure sports. And of course, I love to bark!2014-07-31T22:33:53+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/07/29/the-secret-keeper/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/14653917516_2c3990f2b4_b.jpg14653917516_2c3990f2b4_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/49842283@N04/14653917516/">Skley</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-07-30T19:44:43+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/07/24/why-i-love-selfies/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140717_091224.jpg20140717_091224Oh no, not another selfie! Because selfies are *serious business.* Ha!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140629_022306.jpg20140629_022306https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140430_121023.jpg20140430_121023https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140716_181959-1.jpg20140716_181959 (1)https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140723_004923.jpg20140723_004923OMG, world! This is who I am.2014-07-30T20:20:15+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/07/22/leading-a-literary-life/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140713_221419.jpg20140713_221419Books books books!2014-07-22T17:00:54+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/07/17/a-woman-of-a-certain-age/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10432098_10152508592315731_7725956418772224123_n.jpg10432098_10152508592315731_7725956418772224123_nYou know what I'm not thinking here? "Do I look old?" Nah, I'm thinking, lightsabers and tiaras and this is the first time I've worn a tie, oh my!2014-07-27T04:50:24+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/07/15/come-as-you-arent-my-friends/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10382744_10152508592910731_1955550786010080697_n.jpg10382744_10152508592910731_1955550786010080697_nAnd here's me with Petyr Baelish for good measure.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10449494_10152508589800731_109569419504341436_n.jpg10449494_10152508589800731_109569419504341436_nWith my shiny lightsaber that makes cool noises!2014-07-17T01:37:12+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/07/10/risk-is-the-name-of-the-game/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/4834127423_2be15ae86c_b.jpg4834127423_2be15ae86c_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/71325969@N00/4834127423/">Martin Gommel</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2014-07-13T02:24:53+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/07/08/cute-dog-day/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140630_133354.jpg20140630_133354Nala!2014-07-08T01:51:03+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/07/03/remember-the-stars/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/7348135858_35ee0228bd_b.jpg7348135858_35ee0228bd_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/61048402@N08/7348135858/">Indigo Skies Photography</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-07-03T21:22:43+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/07/01/the-practical-free-spirit-turns-four/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10450637_10152508595100731_3988031246581205350_n.jpg10450637_10152508595100731_3988031246581205350_n2014-07-03T08:35:17+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/06/26/birthday-epiphany/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/amytea2014.jpgamytea2014Here's another reason I love birthday week: Fun Times!2014-06-26T20:20:56+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/06/24/on-acceptance/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/3306092836_508d5dc831_b.jpg3306092836_508d5dc831_bPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/7321165@N03/3306092836/">Skiwalker79</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2014-06-30T21:19:30+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/06/19/grief-does-not-fit-into-small-boxes/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/4546318148_6957603f14_o.jpg4546318148_6957603f14_oPhoto Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/35660391@N08/4546318148/">seyed mostafa zamani</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>2014-06-19T21:25:00+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/06/17/nala-an-appreciation-on-our-anniversary/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140528_174242-1.jpg20140528_174242 (1)Best friends.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140527_100720.jpg20140527_100720https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140520_185538.jpg20140520_185538https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140610_143510.jpg20140610_143510https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140611_200058.jpg20140611_200058https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/4802_118562615730_1848019_n.jpgNala's AdoptionI look so thrilled.2014-07-03T08:42:26+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/06/12/on-purple-nails-death-and-falling-down-a-lot/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140611_154412.jpg20140611_1544122014-06-13T10:19:52+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/06/10/souvenir-means-to-remember/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140609_183719.jpg20140609_183719Part of home.2015-07-02T12:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/06/05/the-beauty-remains/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/12212866585_2ec81c0eb0_b.jpg12212866585_2ec81c0eb0_bPhoto Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/48220147@N07/12212866585/">Send me adrift.</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2014-07-03T08:46:06+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/06/03/here-lies-my-grief/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/3194910592_f9eb032e9a_b.jpg3194910592_f9eb032e9a_bPhoto Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41864721@N00/3194910592/">ecstaticist</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2014-06-04T07:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/05/29/change-is-not-meek/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/6636632951_29ae6b49a9_b.jpg6636632951_29ae6b49a9_bPhoto Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32876353@N04/6636632951/">Nanagyei</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>2014-07-03T08:49:55+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/05/27/on-perspective/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/4714207610_99bbf44e1c_b.jpg4714207610_99bbf44e1c_bPhoto Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99771506@N00/4714207610/">paul bica</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a>2014-05-27T18:37:00+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/05/22/how-do-you-recharge/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140519_125058.jpgRelaxed NalaNala looks pretty relaxed.2014-05-22T18:34:51+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/05/20/the-real-world/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/73000425_baae2464f2_o.jpg73000425_baae2464f2_oThese goats are real. Photo Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/85388692@N00/73000425/">stereotyp-0815</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a>2014-05-20T18:38:42+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/05/13/actions-speak-louder-than-words/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5189926348_2b3b0c072c_b.jpg5189926348_2b3b0c072c_bPhoto Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35660391@N08/5189926348/">seyed mostafa zamani</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-07-19T16:22:02+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/05/08/thoughts-on-being-professional/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/4765398926_8dd5bb82f7_b.jpg4765398926_8dd5bb82f7_bA writer must have the confidence to envision entire new worlds in her mind. Photo Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16230215@N08/4765398926/">h.koppdelaney</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/">cc</a>2014-05-27T15:19:45+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/05/06/why-i-am-still-a-sfwa-member/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/276595628_158b52de7b_b.jpg276595628_158b52de7b_bPhoto Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/60972104@N00/276595628/">_Zahira_</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-05-06T18:47:03+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/05/01/trauma-and-the-death-triptych/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20131124_003743.jpgAmy loves ice creamAnd then there's always ice cream, which makes many things at least slightly better.2014-05-02T05:50:03+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/04/29/my-writing-process/2014-04-29T18:01:41+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/04/24/on-character/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4323124316_9e407d0aba.jpg4323124316_9e407d0abaPhoto Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16230215@N08/4323124316/">h.koppdelaney</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-04-24T15:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/04/22/travel-day/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140413_133502.jpgNala the houndAdorable.2014-04-23T15:35:59+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/04/17/vanity-and-beauty-and-makeovers-oh-my/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/82021585_22046a7621_z.jpg82021585_22046a7621_zPhoto Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75771006@N00/82021585/">Camil Tulcan</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-04-24T12:04:18+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/04/15/the-work-of-having-a-social-life/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140409_163552.jpgNala yawnNala is also very tired.2014-04-15T01:53:07+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/04/10/the-social-etiquette-of-a-very-public-internet/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/6925158300_aff2561a61_b.jpg6925158300_aff2561a61_bPhoto Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39663128@N06/6925158300/">CasualCapture</a> via <a href="http://compfight.com">Compfight</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/">cc</a> 2014-04-11T00:14:35+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/04/08/why-living-without-limits-makes-no-sense/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140404_225456.jpg20140404_225456A very structured waffle. I can attest to the fact that it was quite delicious.2014-04-08T00:27:14+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/04/03/we-need-friends-to-be-happy/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1403516_10151815241113821_10086431_o.jpg1403516_10151815241113821_10086431_oFriends! Also, Innovation! Photo by Yvette Ono.2014-04-07T16:42:04+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/04/01/moving-and-the-liminal/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140330_175403.jpg20140330_175403Nala and I, collapsed on the floor.2014-04-02T03:55:23+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/03/27/moving-time/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140326_160716.jpg20140326_160716These boxes hold most of my library.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140326_160636.jpg20140326_160636So many boxes everywhere.2014-12-16T04:36:56+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/03/25/amys-guide-to-self-care/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140317_142806.jpgNala the hound with a very big headOne of the pillars of my self care routine.2014-03-25T00:54:18+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/03/20/writing-will-change-you/2014-03-23T13:13:49+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/03/18/maybe-what-were-looking-for-is-a-life-of-meaning-that-also-makes-us-feel-alive/2014-03-18T00:32:55+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/03/13/why-i-need-beauty/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140228_180907.jpg20140228_180907What beauty means to me. Photo by Amy Sundberg.2014-03-13T01:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/03/11/how-to-be-a-kindred-spirit/2014-03-11T23:52:35+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/03/06/where-is-our-compassion/2014-03-11T01:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/03/04/lessons-of-productivity/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140228_180233.jpgSunset over Lake QuinaultIt's hard to look at such beauty and not feel something loosen inside. Photo by Amy Sundberg (me!)2014-03-06T01:18:23+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/02/25/when-you-just-know/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140217_174114.jpgAdorable NalaThe most important part of home.2014-02-25T02:52:44+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/02/27/oh-joyous-retreat/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20130310_104431.jpg20130310_104431My cabinhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20130309_160635.jpgLake Quinault WashingtonBeautiful Lake Quinault2014-02-27T16:25:20+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/02/20/after-a-failure-now-what/2014-03-04T16:13:00+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/02/18/ive-become-more-extroverted/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1622306_10152025564418821_1952270063_o.jpg1622306_10152025564418821_1952270063_ohttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-3.jpgphoto 3Where's Amy? Photo by Yvette Ono, photographer extraordinaire.2014-02-18T16:10:32+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/02/13/i-have-knowledge-in-my-pocket/2014-02-13T03:19:08+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/02/11/if-you-were-a-tree-which-tree-would-you-be/2014-02-11T16:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/02/06/when-fear-of-future-regret-holds-us-back/2014-02-06T00:56:04+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/02/04/the-albion-experiment-or-throwing-a-party-that-encourages-creativity/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140203_141444.jpgamazing folded recipesAmazing folded art by Steve Young.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140203_135752.jpgchronomantic eggI have a weakness for Faberge eggs, so imagine my delight at this drawing by Nick Duguid.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140203_135658.jpg20140203_135658More creativity on display https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140203_135633.jpgMap of AlbionMap of Albion, drawn by Wendy Shaffer.2014-02-05T17:14:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/01/30/challenge-hosting-a-party-solo/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140123_140538.jpgparty game stickerThe teaser I've given my party guests...2014-01-30T19:37:37+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/01/28/on-entitlement-and-the-friend-zone/2016-01-21T18:27:26+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/01/23/there-will-never-be-enough-time/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140120_203235.jpgAmy and Nala2014-02-13T07:38:52+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/01/21/on-panels-achievable-goals-and-creative-isolation/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1017286_10152160027104254_1848293505_n.jpgConfusion 2014 barconBeing writerly at the ConFusion barcon. Photo by Al Bogdanhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20140118_230548.jpgAmy gauntletsGetting ready for battle2014-01-22T20:30:44+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/01/16/why-i-signed-up-to-be-a-panelist-at-confusion/2014-01-16T19:57:14+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/01/14/i-dont-follow-many-book-recommendations/2014-05-07T11:16:15+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/01/09/why-i-prefer-tv-shows-to-movies/2014-01-10T03:51:51+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/01/07/how-to-become-good-at-something/2014-01-22T01:12:28+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2014/01/02/wounds-and-wisdom/2014-01-04T22:13:10+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/12/31/looking-forward-looking-back-goodbye-2013/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131225_131625.jpgNala and her dragonNala is excited for 2014, too.2013-12-31T20:59:58+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/12/26/blog-retrospective-2013/2013-12-28T14:23:44+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/12/24/seven-holiday-survival-tips/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131223_152333.jpg20131223_152333This year's TREE. :)2013-12-23T23:29:01+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/12/19/21-things-i-learned-in-2013/2013-12-21T16:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/12/17/when-friends-become-family/2013-12-20T02:19:20+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/12/12/my-top-adult-reads-of-2013/2013-12-22T22:08:59+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/12/10/my-top-ya-reads-of-2013/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131209_170524.jpgBitter Kingdom and Coldest Girl in ColdtownAren't they beautiful?2013-12-20T20:06:48+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/12/05/let-me-invite-you-into-my-home/2013-12-06T11:03:42+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/12/03/for-a-writer-intense-is-a-compliment/2013-12-04T03:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/11/27/asking-for-what-you-need/2013-12-03T05:01:01+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/11/21/how-a-character-flaw-saved-my-life/2013-11-21T18:38:55+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/11/19/the-difference-between-who-were-told-to-be-and-who-we-are/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131118_164333.jpgPiano music dogHere is where I spend most of my time.2013-11-20T12:47:30+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/11/14/hold-tight-while-i-feel-you-bleed/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131113_152903.jpgNala and the heartThe blooper photo: Nala really wanted to be involved.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131113_153144.jpgHeart in hand2013-11-16T13:55:29+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/11/12/failure-is-the-new-black/2013-11-20T16:19:54+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/11/07/ask-yourself-do-you-want-to-be-in-this-situation/2013-11-07T02:08:18+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/11/05/why-celebrate/2013-11-05T18:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/10/31/clothing-is-a-coded-language/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131030_134152.jpgAmy uniformLook closely to see the little dog in this photo....2013-11-01T18:11:48+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/10/29/9-key-points-on-current-social-media-trends/2013-11-01T21:14:56+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/10/24/fall-cleaning/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/981710_10151595822193821_372705418_o.jpgNala and AmyQuality Nala time!2013-10-25T04:15:24+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/10/22/in-which-i-experience-side-effects-from-the-flu-shot/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131013_121018.jpgsprawled nalaNala is particularly fond of belly scratches.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131011_222534.jpgSaberSaber made a lot of effort to get into this bag.2013-10-23T19:19:52+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/10/17/we-are-our-habits/2013-10-16T01:07:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/10/15/movie-madness-bridget-joness-diary-you-daft-cow/2013-10-15T17:28:46+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/10/10/storytelling-to-create-empathy/2013-10-14T20:44:17+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/10/08/happiness-or-meaning-which-would-you-choose/2013-10-09T01:14:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/10/03/how-being-an-artist-and-exercising-courage-are-linked/2013-10-03T23:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/10/01/cute-dog/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1239264_10151753489503821_686555811_o.jpgNala wears her foxNala is so fond of her fox, she's decided to incorporate it into her wardrobe. Photo by Yvette Ono.2013-10-01T18:15:50+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/09/26/tell-me-a-story-on-storygames-and-indie-rpgs/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1237254_10151753487713821_1339503772_o.jpgfiasco tableIn which we make up our characters.2013-09-26T18:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/09/24/should-i-move-to-a-cheaper-location/2013-09-26T02:43:45+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/09/19/8-reasons-i-love-the-theatre/2019-10-21T07:23:13+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/09/17/not-all-happiness-advice-applies-to-you/2013-09-18T04:14:28+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/09/12/the-crappy-person-cycle/2013-09-13T22:55:58+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/09/10/how-to-overcome-fear/2013-09-12T17:15:04+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/09/05/not-everyone-is-cut-out-to-work-for-themselves-and-thats-okay/2013-09-25T19:02:05+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/09/03/i-finally-joined-the-crowd-this-weekend/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130901_150045.jpgAmy on the Iron ThroneIn which I ultimately can't resist and take my turn on the Iron Throne.2013-09-05T22:27:35+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/08/29/finding-a-dream/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130827_142545.jpgwendy in flightThat's a teenaged me on the left.2013-09-03T21:47:52+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/08/27/common-writing-problem-being-boring/2013-09-03T21:49:45+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/08/22/if-you-have-a-lot-of-secrets-this-blog-post-could-save-your-life/2013-08-21T21:42:17+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/08/20/the-best-life-advice-ive-ever-heard/2015-08-26T21:46:18+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/08/15/optimism-helpful-or-harmful/2013-08-21T03:52:43+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/08/13/weird-ideas-about-money/2013-08-20T00:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/08/08/taking-time-off-from-social-media-is-actually-no-big-deal/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0888.jpgIMG_0888A relaxed Amy in Carcassonne.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1270.jpgIMG_12702013-09-03T13:18:26+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/07/12/taking-a-short-internet-vacation/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130704_162607.jpgNala with her cowI can't leave without a cute Nala photo. :)2013-07-11T01:15:41+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/07/11/the-care-and-feeding-of-long-distance-friends/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/409128_10150604691494254_1882834046_n.jpgconfusion2011Photo by Al Bogdan (another long distance friend).2013-09-03T21:53:33+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/07/09/on-dancing-courage-and-starting-over/2013-08-06T20:04:33+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/07/04/happy-fourth/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/20130615_213414.jpgNala in her ThundershirtIf the fireworks get too loud, Nala will wear her Thundershirt.2013-07-10T05:50:44+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/07/02/the-practical-free-spirit-turns-three/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1040537_10151587506943821_2129630296_o.jpgfancybirthdayteaWhat did I do on my blog's birthday? I went to a fancy tea! 2013-07-10T05:49:51+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/06/27/happy-birthday-to-me/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1039826_10151579966948821_1363746358_o.jpgNala and AmyTaken during birthday week! Nala is too excited to hold still and look at the camera.2013-07-10T05:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/06/25/friendship-can-be-like-dating/2013-07-10T05:43:48+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/06/20/the-glamorous-writing-life/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130619_184302.jpgAmy in uniformMy writing uniform: jeans and a T-shirt.2013-07-10T17:20:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/06/18/words-matter/2013-06-19T10:12:16+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/06/13/a-story-involving-a-curious-cow/2013-07-10T05:39:48+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/06/11/ode-to-nala/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/894765_10151460895038821_2103088258_o.jpgNala the Hound the doctorhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/823493_10151371655443821_252398168_o.jpgNala my best friendhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130514_203210.jpgNala, Wisdom Doghttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130525_011232.jpgNala the Hound curled uphttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20121204_134346.jpgHowling Nala2013-07-10T05:34:20+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/06/06/go-the-whole-way/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-2.jpgAmy and Lao Tzu wisdom2013-07-10T05:35:19+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/06/04/the-only-decision-that-matters/2013-06-10T13:03:21+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/05/30/the-intention-game/2013-06-02T13:59:17+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/05/28/link-stew-which-turns-out-to-focus-on-gender/2013-05-28T16:05:47+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/05/23/are-books-disposable-objects/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130522_150759.jpgMy StudyThe bulk of my library. Once I take care of those boxes, this will be my dream room realized.2013-05-31T02:05:09+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/05/21/thanks-for-all-the-fish/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/954780_4678605855225_1819824724_n.jpgNebulas 2013My Taos buddies and I at the Nebulas this weekend. Photo by Valerie Schoen.2013-05-21T19:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/05/16/discernment-or-data-is-power/2013-05-20T16:06:11+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/05/14/symptoms-of-stress/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130513_165919.jpgmy office treeMy Tree2013-05-16T05:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/05/09/12-ways-to-walk-away-from-perfectionism/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130506_191305.jpgNala the Hound sits on laps2013-05-21T19:52:30+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/05/07/privacy-its-going-to-get-harder-to-hide/2013-05-09T03:18:24+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/05/02/dice-cards-and-exciting-space-adventures-or-amy-geeks-out-about-board-games/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/547046_683537787846_1019609276_n.jpg547046_683537787846_1019609276_nMy gaming group. They are fantastic!2013-05-06T20:51:22+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/04/30/how-to-start-over/2013-05-01T15:27:04+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/04/25/we-need-to-do-better-when-dealing-with-death/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo-on-4-24-13-at-4-04-pm-2.jpgdon't speak2014-06-13T02:22:14+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/04/23/the-secret-lives-of-charming-notes/2013-04-25T01:33:39+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/04/18/the-obstacles-to-having-a-voice/2013-11-03T17:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/04/16/a-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-young-woman/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/20130415_171010.jpgToo Much Candyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/20130415_170909.jpgAmy's cave drawinghttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/20130415_170835.jpgThe Princess and the Cave2013-04-18T23:07:41+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/04/11/burn-like-a-phoenix/2013-04-13T17:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/04/09/you-can-change-the-world/2013-04-09T17:13:53+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/04/04/a-few-recent-adventures/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo-1.jpgAmy onstage at the magic show Fancy!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/20130402_155456.jpgNala the Hound looking skepticalhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/20130330_155215.jpgAmy at ValveIt's adorable!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo.jpgAmy at magic showFancy!2013-04-04T16:24:08+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/03/28/i-am-not-sorry/2013-04-04T00:45:44+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/03/26/remember-who-you-are/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130324_230409.jpgGood FriendsSurrounded by three of my dearest friends, I am very much myself.2013-03-27T14:57:21+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/03/21/nobody-can-have-it-all/2013-03-22T02:52:08+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/03/19/you-can-too-teach-an-old-dog-new-tricks/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130221_151044.jpgNala the Hound adorable as alwaysYes, the title of this post might be a thinly veiled excuse for a cute dog photo.2013-03-18T21:22:35+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/03/14/commitment-leads-to-awesome/2013-03-13T22:43:27+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/03/12/in-which-i-fail-to-follow-directions/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130308_113816.jpgrainforest writers village cabin viewThe view from my cabin up in Washington.2013-03-14T03:58:29+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/03/07/playing-dress-up/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130305_183008.jpgArtsy AmyWhereas this is me wanting to go out to eat tapas and have conversation about what it is to be an artist.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20130305_182010.jpgWorking AmyThis is me needing to get a lot done at home.2013-03-14T04:31:09+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/03/05/feeding-the-muse/2013-03-14T04:36:02+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/02/28/if-boys-really-wont-read-books-about-girls-we-have-a-problem/2020-06-06T20:13:34+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/02/26/a-rant-on-boobs-and-wizards/2013-03-14T04:42:42+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/02/21/snapshots/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0322.jpgAmsterdam parkThe park in Amsterdam. I neglected to take a photo of my dubious hostel.2013-02-23T13:53:10+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/02/19/why-beginnings-are-hard/2013-02-19T20:01:08+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/02/14/on-trolls-and-obscurity-and-making-art/2014-05-05T02:32:48+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/02/12/being-a-princess/2013-02-14T05:53:39+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/02/07/i-dont-care-if-you-understand-me/2013-03-14T04:53:22+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/02/05/when-forgiveness-is-hard/2013-03-14T04:56:09+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/01/31/whats-in-a-smile/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo-on-1-30-13-at-4-26-pm.jpgPhoto on 1-30-13 at 4.26 PMI can even smile when I have the flu. Now there's talent for you. :)2013-02-21T18:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2013/01/24/the-rule-of-awesome/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/20121027_154832.jpgLamp post in Central ParkTaking a stroll in Central Park the day before a hurricane? 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lakeBeautiful Quinault Lake: what a view!https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120308_141900.jpgquinault lake through the treesAnd here's the lake again through the trees.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120308_141432.jpgQuinault rain forestThere was lots of moss in the rain forest.2012-03-15T18:03:08+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2012/03/06/taking-the-red-pill/2012-12-18T06:22:02+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2012/03/01/about-writing-mind/2012-03-06T00:33:21+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2012/02/28/my-current-obsession-no-its-not-downton-abbey/2012-03-06T00:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2012/02/23/tell-me-if-this-is-art/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120222_132745.jpgFeast of the Gods 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Or maybe just sleepy. It's hard to tell.2011-10-05T21:16:43+00:00monthlyhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/2011/09/20/the-thailand-test/https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_1112.jpgIMG_1112The Amy-Yony teamhttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_0783.jpgIMG_0783https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_0866.jpgIMG_0866Some of the mud we had to hike down through.https://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_0867.jpgIMG_0867Beautiful view from the tophttps://practicalfreespirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_0860.jpgIMG_0860Me in the middle of the hike. 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