2022. Well, you were better than 2021. I barely remember 2021 it was so full of trauma and grief. It truly had no where to go but up. There were milestones, good ones. We had a high school graduation. Then a wedding. Our kids are adults now. The younger set I gave birth to are…
I love as a reader when I have the opportunity to stay in sweats, have my coffee, and connect with authors. Guess what? I love it as an author as well. I learn from my peers and feel less alone in this isolating business. With readers? You are so encouraging and thoughtful. Events that include…
Yep, that’s Sir Elton John. Why do I have a picture of him? What’s the connection between his music and my life? What else is going on? If those are your questions, I have answers. Twice a month I send out a newsletter. The first one is writing related. It can be an excerpt, more…
As you have most likely heard, the Supreme Court has announced the overturn of Roe V Wade. I believe the abortion issue is as divisive and heartbreaking to our country as slavery was (and honestly still is) when we warred against each other. I hate hearing the calls for violence and that friendships have severed…
Each year I share my thoughts as I celebrate another birthday. This year, 52. I don’t even remember much of 51. Turning 50 was anticlimactic because I really wanted to enter the decade with a bang. Instead, the country shut down and it was so new no one was doing the drive-by celebrations. So, what’s…
Earlier this week I shared that my word for 2022 is reclaim. 2020 was rough and 2021 just about broke me. I feel like I’m slowly crawling out of that deep pit, clutching the edges with my weary, filthy fingers, and ready to rise up and fight. First up: the house. I love the Christmas…