Stuck Stuck By Megan Cutler | September 5, 2016 | Comments 2 comments I’m waiting for a phone call. I hate this kind of waiting. It ties my insides into knots. I fidget and try not to focus on the subject I’m waiting to speak about, but it invades every aspect of my consciousness. Butterflies fill my stomach and my heart pounds in my chest. I tell myself … Read More Read More
A Taste of the Orchard Tea Sampler A Taste of the Orchard Tea Sampler By Megan Cutler | August 29, 2016 | Comments 4 comments It’s been a rough week (the week I’m writing this rather than the week you’re reading it). My computer died a week ago, the day before my in-laws arrived for a week long visit. If I was going to be without a computer for a week, I guess that was the week for it to … Read More Read More
Under the Sea Under the Sea By Megan Cutler | August 22, 2016 | Comments 1 comment I have a thing for jellyfish. I keep Monterey Bay Aquarium’s live jellyfish cam bookmarked for stress relief. I could probably watch jellyfish float all day and be content. (Did someone say jellyfish?) But jellyfish aren’t my only underwater loves. Aquariums are one of my favorite places to visit and I haven’t been to one … Read More Read More
How to Escape the Limits of Your Routine How to Escape the Limits of Your Routine By Megan Cutler | August 15, 2016 | Comments 0 Comment Every writer has felt the tug of new ideas. They crop up in the middle of another project, demanding your attention. Feverishly, you increase your pace, hoping to reward yourself with more work at the end of your regular work. A chance to let the plot bunnies nibble and clear your head for tomorrow’s work. … Read More Read More
The Local Search for Ultimate Bliss The Local Search for Ultimate Bliss By Megan Cutler | July 18, 2016 | Comments 2 comments The best way to get to know a new place is to go exploring. Though our initial months in our new town were a flurry of activity while we settled in, the summer months offered plenty of time to relax and enjoy the amazing weather. One of our favorite things to do in New Town … Read More Read More
The Wonderful Practice of Re-steeping Tea The Wonderful Practice of Re-steeping Tea By Megan Cutler | July 4, 2016 | Comments 1 comment I recently began a journey into the world of loose leaf tea. Anyone who follows me on Tumblr, knows that I’m a huge tea nerd. I have a tea for every mood. And I’ve done a lot of experimenting with how best to make it. But always using teabags. Until recently, loose leaf tea just … Read More Read More
Don’t Forget Time to Recharge Your Energy Don’t Forget Time to Recharge Your Energy By Megan Cutler | June 13, 2016 | Comments 1 comment I can’t count the number of times I’ve gotten halfway through a sandwich, bowl of soup or cup of coffee before I realized I’ve barely tasted it. I always slow down and try to savor those last few bites or sips. But it’s too late. I’ve already missed enjoying the full experience. We live in … Read More Read More
The Book of Souls – Iron Maiden World Tour The Book of Souls – Iron Maiden World Tour By Megan Cutler | May 23, 2016 | Comments 0 Comment My husband (boyfriend at the time) introduced me to Iron Maiden my senior year in high school. They were a gateway band for me, opening my eyes to an entire world of heavy metal. Then, and now, I was astounded by every aspect of Iron Maiden’s music, from the three-dimensional feel to their instrumentals to … Read More Read More
Introducing Zita, an Old Fanfic Character Introducing Zita, an Old Fanfic Character By Megan Cutler | May 9, 2016 | Comments 1 comment Confession time! I may have mentioned this before, but the first stories I ever wrote were Sailor Moon fanfiction. I’m not even ashamed, because Sailor Moon is awesome. Fanfiction is great because it gives you a chance to learn the writing ropes without having to build the foundation yourself. Certain series lend themselves extremely well … Read More Read More
Opening a New and Exciting Life Chapter Opening a New and Exciting Life Chapter By Megan Cutler | May 2, 2016 | Comments 3 comments Moving across an ocean is hard. It’s slightly easier when you know people waiting for you on the other side, but that doesn’t make it any less challenging. When we left for England, we had no idea what to expect. We didn’t really know anyone on the other side of the pond, and we expected … Read More Read More