It feels like I'm in a time warp. How is it almost mid-August? There's an interesting paradox with time. We all have 24 hours in a day, yet how we view and spend our time is what matters. Sometimes chilling at the beach, walking barefoot on the grass, or sitting with your feet in a mountain-fed river feels like a luxurious use of time. But what if it isn't? What if it rejuvenates you? Makes you realize what's important? Helps you prioritize what really needs your attention? Activates your creative flow? What if slowing down isn't taking time away from your work or writing, but helping you recognize what deserves your devotion? P.S. Ready to bend time with writing? Check the calendar for our co-writing sessions this week.

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The smoke is as heavy as our hearts here in the Okanagan. I've been quiet these past few days as friends, family of friends, and 20,000 people have been evacuated on the west side of Okanagan Lake. There is a provincial state of emergency in BC. Please take a moment to pray with me for all the people, homes, and animals affected by the wildfires in BC and in the Okanagan, and just south of us in Washington and Oregon. I pray no more homes and properties are lost ... 230 in the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire (west side of Vernon), and they are not yet able to access the loss in Summerland due to the Bald Range wildfire. I pray stillness in the air remains and rain falls gently. My family is safe and while life is uncertain and our hearts are sad, life does goes on even amidst the chaos. I was able to spend time with my son and granddaughter yesterday, go shopping and attend a baby shower for one of my best friend's daughter. And since I was in West Kelowna, I visited another best friend. (West Kelowna is directly across the lake from me, and the fire storms are raging out of control North and South of the their community). The lay of the land is hard to wrap your head around. Before I moved to Kelowna and worked in the Toronto office, I was so confused by all the colleges in the Okanagan. They were all named Okanagan College ... Kelowna Campus, Vernon Campus, Penticton Campus, and Salmon Arm Campus. The Okanagan Valley is a region in South Central BC where Okanagan Lake is surrounded by mountains. It is a four hour drive from Kelowna to Vancouver with two high mountain passes between us. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts. Praying your Sunday is peaceful. Some of our smoke is from the wildfires in Washington and Oregon. Where are you in the world? Are you safe? Let us bring you into our awareness and prayers.

July slipped away without a proper welcome to our newest members. Please share about yourself so other members can welcome you and make connections. Here's a link to the official post where you can read about other members to get to know each other. What is one thing you'd love for us to know about you? Share below and then to read about other member and get to know each other, please visit the official WELCOME TO THE PORTAL PARTY post! Lindsey Burch I am looking for my soul tribe NovelLife Architect Sharing my journey from ideas to finished books Jack Harper Ex-corporate, now figuring out the online thing. Love a good podcast. Annemarie Shrouder is a biracial, queer, mother of a pre-teen. She is the best selling author of Being Brown in a Black & White World.

Really appreciated the co-writing session tonight. Been away from my words on the page for a little while and this was the perfect return. A little over 425 words and more to go tomorrow. ✨💛✍️💻