R.C. Brophy Gets There - Eventually
Always wandering…Never lost
R.C. Brophy 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
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
Do you know God? If you answered, “yes,” do you feel like you’re best buddies on a first name basis or is he/she/they more of a casual acquaintance? If you answered “No,” do you wish you did, but have no idea how to break the ice? Getting in the habit of attending the church of … 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