R.C. Brophy Gets There - Eventually
Always wandering…Never lost
As the new year began I wondered, “What is the key to self improvement?” With this in mind, I had this idea at the turn of the new year that I was going to read one self-improvement book each month of 2024. I thought this would be a brilliant way to get some great ideas … Read more
Undoubtedly, you’ve heard those three words over the course of your life. Of course, what do I know? Maybe you haven’t – until now. Either way. These words of wisdom have over time been applied to all manner of life’s pursuits. Whether you’re an athlete training for your event, a creative who is writing, building, … Read more
Getting little kids enthusiastic and excited to pitch and clean up can often be as simple as playing one of the many “clean up songs” found on the internet. These tunes are catchy and you definitely risk an ear worm, but they’re effective. Then, those kids grow into teenagers and no amount of catchy clean … Read more
It’s really good my husband doesn’t read my stuff. He’d probably be annoyed. Earlier today he came into the house and announced that the snow pack on the roof of the garage was about to fall. This didn’t really surprise me. Though it’s only February 1, we’ve had a strangely mild winter. Things are melting … Read more
If you’re a mom, you likely know about stress. You likely experience it more frequently than you care to consider, but what exactly is stress? Where does it come from and what does it do? And, most importantly, what can or should be done about it? First off, let’s get down to what it is … Read more
Being a mom is tough. Once the kiddos get past the adorable snuggle stage, they’re a little more manageable. When it comes to feeding themselves and what not, that part gets easier. But just when you think you’re going to get a chance to catch your breath, you hit the remembering stuff stage. Some parents … Read more
I’m no expert on kids learning lessons the hard way. In fact, I Googled those very words you see above. I had to laugh when the first search result was about not losing your mind as a teacher. Relevant information I’m sure. Having been a teacher in various capacities, I know that is important information. … Read more
The signs are everywhere! Woah! If that doesn’t sound a bit apocalyptic, I don’t know what does. I’m not talking about the end of days signs like Kareem Abdul Jabar’s as the Monster Shouter in Stephen King’s, The Stand. That’s a conversation for another day. Today, I’m talking about those little tidbits that crop up … Read more
It’s January, and where I live that means it’s winter. We’ve been blessed this year with a ridiculously mild winter, but there are stretches that get long all the same. The distinct lack of snow this winter coupled with mild temperatures has been wonderful. The gloomy grey sky for days on end – not so … Read more
Though I wasn’t an athlete in high school, I decided to make working out a priority when I got to college. My reasons for this were likely similar to many women in their 20s. Working out back in the day During college and following working out included spending an hour or two at the gym. … Read more
Goal setting is a term you’ve likely heard in countless places. I know I’ve been intrigued with the idea of goal setting since before the earliest days of this blog. Check out this article to see how I viewed it then. Those two words searched on Google yield more than 2 BILLION search results. Obviously … Read more
Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart. Mae West While it’s true that being young has its advantages. There are a few things about getting old that are actually pretty awesome. It’s good to remind yourself once and while of these things. The first good thing about getting old This one should be obvious … Read more
It’s December 2, and I recently completed National Novel Writing Month. I’ve participated in NaNoWriMo every year since 2008. Of those years, I’ve “won” thirteen times. To “win” doesn’t mean anything more than the completion of writing 50,000 words between November 1 and November 30. There is no monetary prize, guaranteed contract or trophy. Mostly, … Read more
A headlamp isn’t always the first thing a person thinks of when packing for a hike. So, you’re only going out for a day hike? Good for you! It’s going to be a little bit longer than the average hike. Great! There’s several things to bring on a hike When going out for a hike … Read more
If you’ve ever had cheese curds, you not only know what they are, but you also know they’re delicious. If you either don’t know or haven’t yet experienced them, I implore you to go immediately to your nearest grocery or convenience store and pick up a bag. You won’t be disappointed. In fact, you can … Read more
It’s no big secret that the most successful people are often the most consistent with whatever they’re working on. One only needs to look to prolific writers like Stephen King who writes anywhere from 1000-3500 words every day (depending on who online you ask) to see what consistency can yield. Caitlin Clark, the Iowa Hawkeyes … Read more
When I get up nearly every morning I start the day with daily devotions. I read the day’s entry in Christ in Our Home and the corresponding Bible verses and prayer for the day. I started this habit in my early 30s when my life felt like it had no structure. I’m pretty go-with-the-flow, but … Read more
I am a writer. This should seem obvious since that’s exactly what I’m doing right now, but it’s not always easy to say out loud. Like many things declaring to the world what or who you are can be scary. Especially if it it’s something you care deeply about. I have learned, however, that the … Read more