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A few times, I had pitched the local art gallery showcasing a few of my continuous daily creative projects and for July ’25, I’ve…
I’ve made a promise to myself to be more visible starting this month. However, when I created my blog 11 years ago, I had…
It’s not like I don’t like to go anywhere; I just know my limitations. I know that even one doctor’s visit in a week…


My name is Shalagh Hogan, pronounced Shay-La. I’m the mother of a ten and an eighteen-year-old, and this twelve-year-old blog. I turn 57 this year. My days are spent practicing Creative Soul Living. My hope and joy as a writer, an artist, and an uber-creative, is that by sharing my journey of self-discovery, others will gain inspiration and permission for their own journeys. Creativity is essential to my well-being and, I believe, to everyone’s.

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I have made this beef stroganoff for years. My kids love it; so my son’s pre-k class made a cookbook…
Your blog is beautiful and inspiring. I see you are doing some updates, that’s nice. I miss the old IG,…
Brenda, I am so glad to help you find the edible nostalgia you needed. Love, Shalagh