Well, I’m not gonna lie. The last seven days or so have been like a ride on a roller coaster. Backwards. My mama is getting better. Each day brings improvement and increased mobility. I’m so thankful that God raised up caring, compassionate caregivers at the hospital during and after her surgery. She’s home now and getting better each day. We …
You may have noticed I’ve not been as active on social media lately. Here’s the deal: sometimes life happens. Last week my mother had open heart surgery. The surgeon replaced the aortic valve to be precise. It’s an intense surgery and one that requires a lengthy recovery period. Never a smoker and in optimum health, my mama’s prognosis is excellent. Still, as you …
A familiar voice I’ll always remember was Paul Harvey’s. The Rest of the Story Harvey won over millions with his easy-going demeanor and his “regular guy” persona. I was a young girl when I first heard the radio broadcaster and I liked him immediately. Something about the way Paul Harvey spoke and how he carried himself on air resonated with me. He seemed real. Someone I’d want to know better. He …
I don’t know about you, but I’m more than a little tired of society’s perception of “perfect.” “Perfect” creates a false sense of security. It tweaks. It hones. It airbrushes the very life out of what’s already beautiful. Instead of seeing the canvas painted and lovely, “perfect” tramps on beauty and nudges her out of the way and isn’t even polite about it. Yes, …
Welcome back! I’m so glad you joined me today! Pull up a chair, have some coffee, and let’s chat. (Don’t let the photo fool you. Yes, I am going to talk about blogging today, but I wanted to offer you some deelish cyber treats first.) Last week was spring break at our house and I’ve been on a blogging hiatus. Beginning this week, I’m …
I hope you had a very blessed Easter! Just a friendly reminder: I’m taking a blogging break this week and I will return on Wednesday, April 10th. Meanwhile, I’ll pop in on Twitter and Facebook, and I’d really like to connect with you there. My schedule’s changing a bit, too. After the 10th, I will blog on Wednesdays and Fridays. …
Last year about this time I wrote something similar to this post, but it’s worth repeating especially now. Today, as we approach one of the most joyous times of year, I wanted to shift gears a bit. This post isn’t intended to be preachy, pretentious, or holier-than-thou. Because I love you and I care about where you spend eternity, I …
It’s that time of year when most of us transition from the sleepy doldrums of winter to the gentle birth of spring. We can’t wait to shrug off the cold mantle of sunless days and think about brighter times ahead. This is the season that a lot of writers contemplate change–personally, professionally, and physically. Many of my friends restructure their blog schedules …
There seems to be a taboo secret in the world of writing. We talk about it some, but not nearly enough. The words are whispered in the hushed halls of cyberspace, jotted privately in pretty journals, and texted in solitude to those who won’t judge. What is the secret? Shhhh. I can only tell you if you promise not to …
If you’ve been writing for any length of time, you’ve grown accustomed to hearing words like thick-skinned. Tough-as-nails. Not-for-the-fainthearted. Resilient. We may not like their connotation, but unless we approach our craft with a realistic mindset, those words can propel us forward or freeze us in our tracks. Writers on the publishing journey understand that the road is long and labor-intensive. Still, it …
