I Do Declare: A writing reminder from Maya Angelou is just what we need to start 2026

I Do Declare: Ernest knew a thing or two about brokenness

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I Do Declare: Labor Day is a perfect time to ponder why writing is worth laboring over

I Do Declare: The start of 2022 calls for a quote by Neil Gaiman because of course it does

I Do Declare: May begins with a reminder to pay attention to what we’re paying attention to

In our brief flash of existence on this planet, we have our choice of what we pay attention to and what stories we decide to tell.

Especially if we are writers.

~ Anonymous

I Do Declare: An inspirational quote from Ray Bradbury is a fine way to start April

I Do Declare: Caesar should’ve known today lasts all day long

I Do Declare: February is the best time to share the Steve Jobs quote I love most

I Do Declare: A bleak January Monday begs for a Dorothy Parker quote

Grammarcat couldn’t agree more with the first part.