Hi Reader , Happy Weekend! I find myself wondering how many of you are feeling temperatures similar to my Michigan winter right now. If so—stay warm! The words people doodled in last week’s Doodle Your Word class were so inspiring. Do you ever find it hard to pick just one word? I definitely did. I caught myself second-guessing my choice more than once. The good news is that a Word of the Year isn’t a rule—it’s a guide. A way to gently steer our thoughts. My word this year is Expect. I love...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader , Happy Tuesday! It was so heartwarming to hear from several of you about your journey doodles from last week! (If you’re not sure what I’m referring to, check it out here.) I love hearing about your adventures—and yes, even the misadventures. That’s all part of the journey, right? What we know for sure is this: even detours can still lead us to where we’re meant to go. Doodle Your Word Class As promised, here are the details about my upcoming “Doodle Your Word 2026” class. There’s...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader , Wowsers — it’s been a hot minute since I popped into your inbox. I hope you had a beautiful holiday season with the people who matter most to you, and that you found a little time to do something that fills your cup… like doodling. I took a short break (literally and figuratively — I managed to break my wrist 😅), but the break's over and I’m back now with a free gift to help you step into the new year in a creative, intentional way. I’ve created a doodle-your-year page that helps...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader , Happy Monday! After a string of rainy, gray days, I’m looking forward to some sunshine this week. I love fall for all its cozy vibes—but a sunny fall? That’s my favorite of all. How about you? It’s been so much fun playing with the Inktober Tangle patterns this month. During last week’s DoodleU, we filled our visual vocabulary samplers with new lines and patterns. I love DoodleU because it’s dedicated, uninterrupted doodle time—and doodling with friends is always better! Here’s a...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader , A common theme keeps popping up for me lately, and it resonates deeply with one of my main ideas — Process over Product. When I encourage people to doodle, I often hear, “I’m just not creative,” or “I don’t know how to doodle.” But here’s the thing — creativity isn’t about perfection or polished results. It’s about process. Roxanne (aka @SuperDoodleGirl) recently shared a post that gave me a fresh perspective. She talked about ways to make “ugly art.” Her list included things...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader , This week started off with a holiday for some and a change of pace for others. It occurred to me that the rhythms of Africa and the rhythms of the Indigenous peoples of America are not so different. They all point to the same rhythmic beat that lives in us all — the steady beating of our hearts. That’s why doodling feels so grounding to me. The rhythmic repetition of lines is a simple, soulful practice that brings calm and clarity. I hope you found a few moments this weekend for...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader , Most of the time when I doodle, I lean into familiar patterns — the ones that come easily to my brain and pen. I love the comfort that comes from those well-known lines. No matter how many times I draw them, each doodle turns out a little different… because that’s just how doodles are! I also rarely start in the same place or with the same “string” (those little spaces to doodle in). Once a year though, I’m intentional about stretching myself with new patterns. In October, a...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader , The fall weather has been absolutely amazing, and I’m trying to soak up every single sun ray while I can. (12.5 miles on my eBike this weekend for the win 🚴). This weekend I also loved participating in the Wellness Expo at the university where I work—thank you to everyone who stopped by my little corner! I’m a self-proclaimed “doodle evangelist” and I’ll happily extoll the benefits of doodling to anyone who will listen. Why? Because doodling is just that good—for your brain and...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader , I hope you had a fabulous weekend. Did you get a chance to experiment with rhythm and doodles? We enjoyed some rain with lightning and thunder—a powerful show of nature and its own random rhythm. More rain is coming this week, reminding us of the rhythm of the seasons. Mowing will soon be behind us, and raking season will arrive with a vengeance. The next monthly DoodleU is tonight (Monday) at 7pm Eastern!I love these intentional times when we pause for more than a few minutes and...
6 months ago • 1 min read