I’m blessed to know a lot of wise women. Last year I felt like a wise woman made a difference in my life by offering me advice that I desperately needed at the time. I’d been struggling with a couple of important life decisions, and one day, while on a ride to a day hike... Continue Reading →
As with anyone, my writing has been a process. I self-published my first book in September 2021, and ever since that time, my writing life has evolved. Part of that evolution has been my thought process about myself as a writer. Now I can confidently say, "I am a writer." Or even, "I am a... Continue Reading →
Routines are something that are very meaningful to me. They help me create good habits in many areas of my life – my health, work, writing, and relationships. One daily routine I have is waking up at the same time. I take my dog out and breathe in the fresh morning air. I listen to... Continue Reading →
Possibilities are everywhere. You just need to know where to look. Sometimes, a good friend can help you unlock opportunities in your life that you hadn't seen before. I remember last summer I went to Mount Rainier for an afternoon of hiking with a friend. I had been feeling bogged down and out of sorts,... Continue Reading →
The thing I wish my readers knew most about me is how much I love to write! It is my passion, gift, and talent, and I love to share it with others. My biggest project now is helping my memoir group, a group of retirees, to publish an anthology. It's a big undertaking, but yesterday... Continue Reading →
I remember a book from my childhood called Summer Pony by Jean Slaughter Doty. I read it during the summer before going into 4th grade. I remember the book's cover had a girl my age sitting on a paint pony, and the story was about her acquiring the pony for the summer and their adventures... Continue Reading →
What is something I need? This is a challenging question because I feel like my needs are met, and I think my actual needs are water, fresh air, food, and shelter as a human. Every time I watch Naked and Afraid on the Discovery Channel, I'm reminded of how long humans can live without these... Continue Reading →
What is something I want? That's a tricky question. As far as material things, a couple of things come to mind, such as some outdoor furniture to put by my front door to create a welcoming environment. I want to sit there, drink my coffee, and listen to the birds' songs. I also want to... Continue Reading →
Sunshine. This word evokes instant happiness in me. It brings to mind blue skies, warm temps, and flowers and trees in bloom. I live in the Pacific Northwest and sunny days are not as common here as in other places. Sunshine invites people outside to walk their dogs, ride their bikes, and chat with friends.... Continue Reading →
My favorite childhood teacher was my 5th-grade teacher. Her name was Mrs. Miller, and she taught at Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School in Pennsylvania. She was a fun teacher, and I loved her creativity. She taught our class creative writing, which I loved. She celebrated her students by hanging their work on a bulletin board in... Continue Reading →
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