If the Present is a Gift, so is the Past

a woman is sitting at a desk with an ocean chart and an open log book

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026 ~ Kana Smith ~ 9 Comments

Writing Prompt: "Do you spend more time thinking about the past or the future? Why?" Truth be told, I tend to shy away from the future. I'm uncomfortable with unknowns, and the future is nothing-but. Oh sure, I always seem to have A Plan---but I've also come to realize how seldom my "Plan" is what … Continue reading If the Present is a Gift, so is the Past

Now & Then

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 ~ Kana Smith ~ 11 Comments

With regard to writing, I'm having trouble transitioning, from "travel reporting" (where every day had activities---and photos---to report) back to every-day-life, where the things I might write about tend to be happening more in my head. I have a whole list of notes on my phone, things I've thought about that might be "seeds" for … Continue reading Now & Then