Category: What Now?

Today may have been perfect if not for this.

More Crazier Than Ever

~ JodiLea

This world, people, and society around us have become crazier. I’m sure you have noticed how even I rant more than usual. Controlling myself gets tougher and tougher. Irritation and anger seem to be the more prevalent emotional atmospheres. Of course, this leads to more of the same, spreading rapidly.

I decided not to cave into this trend. I am not better than anybody else. True, I may be more stubborn than others, but it’s not about me at all. [It took years of therapy for me to finally get that fact: Everything is not about me.] That said, I am determined not to let anger take over my life.

It is difficult not to react when others around you respond poorly, especially during emotional conversations. Family gatherings often have these, and co-workers can ignite annoyance and eye-rolling. Today is domestic Friday, yet I am writing a blog post instead of scrubbing the shower and organizing the guest bedrooms. November is two months away; however, I, for once, would like to be organized and not just shove things under beds and in closets, which means I need to start doing it soon. I am doing this now because I plan on writing a draft novel in November.

NaNoWriMo Shield blue and brown logo


For those new to Jodi Lea’s Place, I participate in the National Novel Writing Month (a.k.a.NaNoWriMo). This year, I am also doing the 60-day Challenge and attending novel prep sessions with the writers at Dabble (Dabble is a software company with a platform specifically for writers. These informal sessions are on Dabble’s YouTube Channel)

You do not have to use Dabble to join the NaNoWriMo community. To learn more about this annual shindig, click HERE. It’s Free, Fun, and a great excuse to sit down and write a bunch. 1,667 words a day will get you 50,000+ words. That equals a novel-sized work.
Alright, that’s enough of the plug for NaNoWriMo…

Since you know how I will spend my Oct/Nov, I will try to schedule some oldie-but-goodie posts from my archives so you won’t miss me too much. Feel free to send comments so I won’t miss YOU too much, OK?

TTFN




Been Here, Seen This!

~ JodiLea ~ 1 Comment

Leakey’s Bookshop, located in the heart of Inverness, Scotland, is a true gem for bibliophiles. Housed in a former 18th-century Gaelic church, this unique bookshop is the largest second-hand bookstore in Scotland.

Established by Charles Leakey in 1979, the shop boasts an extensive collection of over 100,000 books, spanning two floors beneath a striking wood-burning stove that warms the space. The spiral staircase and original architectural features add to the shop’s distinct character, making it a must-visit for anyone exploring Inverness.

I came across this photo and blurb while browsing Facebook this morning. My jaw dropped in disbelief—not that this wonderful library existed, but that I could not prove I was there.

I took photos when I was in the British Isles—obviously not enough. My only defense is that I was so excited to be there (in Europe) that taking photos did not come up very often in my brain. This is a disturbing attribute for a tourist, but it also prevents me from having many pictures/videos of my grandchildren.

Not only was I at this bookstore, but I did not even purchase a book! My BFF would have loved a book from here. Maybe the store was closed at the time of our tour? That would be doubtful.

This is the photo I took in Inverness. Hubby took a couple for me, and sad to say, I spent an entire post griping about him.


I must have my head examined soon.

TTFN