This year definitely hasn’t gone the way most of us planned. That’s not to say it’s all been bad, because if we’re honest, it hasn’t. Many good things have happened in my life despite the craziness going on around me. However, I fully admit I’m not exactly where I thought I would be. When 2020 […]
The Value of Your Words
If you’re like me, you sometimes wonder if what you do, or what you say, or what you write make a difference. A simple “well-done” or “thank you” help us know that what we do, say, or write have value. As authors, we are encouraged when we know people are reading our books and express […]
Connecting
Social distancing has changed our views on technology. Introduce a pandemic and, suddenly, those activities we’ve discouraged as not being real interactions become creative ways we stay connected to others when approaching those outside the walls of our homes is frowned upon. Groups keep in touch through Zoom and Facebook Live. Grandparents are learning to […]
A Time Like This
I remember school being canceled for a day or two because of flu. I remember ducking under my desk at school with my arms over my head and go-home drills during the Cold War. I remember being stuck at home while the snow piled high, closing roads and businesses. I don’t recall a time […]
What A Headache
I get a lot of headaches. I’m not sure why, but I’d like to figure it out sometime so I can make them stop. Most days I wake up with a headache, but I’m able to push through it. I go to work, and by mid-morning it’s generally faded to almost nothing. A twinge that’s […]
Romance or Love
It’s the season for romance. Valentine’s day is just over a week away. Many people celebrate other milestones around this date, too. My husband and I started dating on February 7th, so we almost always have our date on that day instead of on the busier night of the 14th. Being a romance author, I […]
NEVER STOP LEARNING!
NEVER STOP LEARNING You’ve probably heard the term “Seasonal Affective Disorder” (SAD). It’s a type of depression brought on by the change in seasons. I don’t suffer from SAD. However, I experience the “winter blues” between December and February, when days are short and there are fewer hours of sunlight. I want to […]
January Thoughts
I’ve been overwhelmed for what seems to be that last few months. As I look ahead to 2020, I see an ever-growing to-do list with my fourth book releasing in May, and then I see this timely reminder waiting for me to notice it on my shelf. I’m reminded that I’m not doing this life […]