There’s more rain on the horizon where I’m at today, but as the thunder rolls and the sky darkens, I’m curled up in my writing cave crafting and polishing. As five o’ clock approaches, I wanted to wish you a Happy, relaxing weekend! Many of you will travel over this Memorial holiday. Some will have cookouts and spend time with …
Sometimes… We Cling
Thanks, friend, for extending grace last week as I took an unscheduled blog break. I’ll be blunt. I’m exhausted! I’m in cling mode. I’m clinging to those things that matter. Those things that have the highest priority just now. One of those things is my time. Now that our youngest has graduated from high school, there are new demands on …
Stop By for the Fun
After almost three inches of rain in two days, I think we’re about to catch a respite. *breaks out pom-poms* Yaaay. We may see sunshine later. (Grocery store, here I come!) I know. Writers’ lives are so exciting. Seriously, since I’m knee-deep in various projects, I’ll be brief today. Here’s what’s going on in my world: My toes are finally …
I’ve Joined Pinterest
I was sucked into the vortex yesterday. After years of resisting, I finally joined Pinterest. Hooray! Let me just say, I didn’t join on a whim or because I needed yet one more time-suck to my day. I joined Pinterest as a creative outlet and as a way to organize thoughts and ideas pertinent to future stories. And yes—friends have …
Should We Write “Real Life” into Our Stories?
There are dozens of directions I could take with today’s post, but for time’s sake, let’s talk possibility and plausibility. Since this isn’t a writing blog (although I do share thoughts on the process from time to time), I won’t bore you with rights and wrongs. The truth is everyone and their Great Aunt Alice has an idea of what …
Gratitude and Good News
Oh, my goodness. Life does move in fits and starts. On Wednesday, I shared my recent kitchen blunder. You may remember it involved the perfect meal and my less than perfect timing. As promised, today’s post is Part Two of my little fiasco along with a bit of good news. (Great news, actually. Keep reading!) Long story short—I scalded the …
Pea Accidents Happen
I know. Do you ever get the feeling that only the crazy, off-beat things happen to you? Well…busy moms, fear not! Have I got a story for you! Just kick back and relax. Please join me now as dish over cyber coffee and trail mix—the healthy kind (with peanuts, cranberries, and oh yeah…butterscotch morsels and white chocolate chips). Today’s blog …
It’s the Little Things
There will be storms. Yes, there will. After a wild and woolly night, storms are now moving out of the area…at least for a few days. Thankfully, we didn’t sustain much damage over our way, although we did lose the center of my beloved sixteen-year-old plum tree— the same tree that’s withstood countless ice storms, hail, and two major tornadoes. …
The Heart of the Matter
Think back to your favorite characters in a well-loved movie or novel. What is it that you remember most about them? The way they dressed? How they spoke? Their personality traits—the essence of who they were and what made them unique? Granted, the story was probably the first thing that drew your interest, but without characters there wouldn’t have been a …
Writing Life and the In-Betweens
As busy mom to a high school senior, the last few weeks have been a flurry of activity. Graduation countdown is officially on! Oh, my goodness. It seems surreal. I’ve shared some of this year’s poignant moments (like this one and this one) with you. And if you’re a newsletter subscriber, you’ve enjoyed a double dose of mama-isms. Recently, darling …