I’m Hungry. But am I hungry?
The Write to Right, Form vs. Formula, 5 circumstances in which you could use your writing. Out of the 5 I came up with, I chose #5: "I could write…
Yet Another Miracle
Yet Another Miracle Last summer hubs got mystifyingly ill. Although we suspected some strain of Covid, he was never tested and the doctors he saw were unwilling to make that…
Perfect Day at the Lake
Perfect Day at the Lake Walk Run Bicycle Roller Blade Skateboard Three Miles Smooth Path Never smile Can't hear: birdsong breeze against leaves passing "hello" Warning! Strangers! Eyes only…
The Newsletter Not Sent
Below is the January 2024 newsletter never sent to my newsletter subscribers. Apparently, I have what has been diagnosed as "burnout" when it comes to writing. Paralysis sets in when…
The Right to Write – Place
Inspired by The Right to Write by Julia Cameron. Write down every place you've lived and then pick one of those places to write about a vivid memory. (Written 3/13/24)…
I-don’t-care-itis: Death of a small town
I-don’t-care-itis: Death of a small town. As part owner of an aging home in a small town, I’m interested in its upkeep as well as the surrounding neighborhood. On a…
I did the best I could.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 I dread looking at my email in case the review sites I requested reviews from for Animal have posted reviews. Although my two beta readers loved…
Flowers for her Granddaughter
Flowers for her Granddaughter For her birthday, my friend Katie* wanted to send her granddaughter flowers and asked for my help, which I’m happy to give because Katie is somewhat…
Sunday Morning Musings: Bread Cast Upon Water
“Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later. Divide your gifts among many, for in the days ahead you yourself may need much help.” Ecclesiastes 11: 1-2 This…
Sunday Morning Musings: The Search For Ice
It’s the Friday after Hurricane Ian did its thing in Florida. The power went off Wednesday at 6 p.m. I’ve taken the recommended precautions: plenty of drinking water, bathtubs filled…