Whatever it Takes
It's here -- the holiday that, it could be argued, is the most-commonly dreaded holiday of the year. A source of juvenile humor (remember the junior high greetings of "Happy VD Day!"), stress over whether or not to buy someone a gift, even more stress in...
Day Brighteners (List 7 of 52)
From the time I was able to put pencil to paper, I've been a list-maker; in fact, I've been known to make lists of lists I need to create! As a result, I'm excited to participate this year in Moorea Seal's 52 Lists Project; look for my list every Monday.Week 7:...
Safe (Five Minute Friday)
I'm very excited to again this week join a talented group of women who, week after week, join in an online, unedited flash mob free write based on a word-prompt given to us by our fearless leader Kate Motaung. My timer is set for 5 minutes; let's see where the word...
The “Friend” Dilemma
Until two weeks ago, I had never unfriended anyone on Facebook. Then, with three clicks on the keyboard, I was no longer "friends" with three people.It wasn't a hasty decision. At first, over a year ago I unfollowed them because of their blatantly-rude behavior....
Think Happy (a book review)
Being familiar with and a fan of Karen Salmansohn's work, I thought I knew what I would be getting when I requested a copy of her book Think Happy.The book arrived, however, and it was not what I expected. It was even better!In Think Happy, Salmansohn...
Fun Times! (52 Lists Project)
From the time I was able to put pencil to paper, I've been a list-maker; in fact, I've been known to make lists of lists I need to create! As a result, I'm excited to participate this year in Moorea Seal's 52 Lists Project; look for my list every Monday.Week 6:...
Breathe Deeply (5 Minute Friday)
I'm very excited to again this week join a talented group of women who, week after week, join in an online, unedited flash mob free write based on a word-prompt given to us by our fearless leader Kate Motaung. My timer is set for 5 minutes; let's see where the word...
10 Years from Now
From the time I was able to put pencil to paper, I've been a list-maker; in fact, I've been known to make lists of lists I need to create! As a result, I'm excited to participate this year in Moorea Seal's 52 Lists Project; look for my list every Monday.Week 4:...
Walking, not Marching
Last week was an emotional one for our country and for me. As I watched the events of the latter part unfold on television, I sometimes wept.Sentimental tears, Joyful tears, Sorrowful tears.The tears dried quickly, of course. My sorrow over what I witnessed from...
Let the Music Play (52 Lists Project)
From the time I was able to put pencil to paper, I've been a list-maker; in fact, I've been known to make lists of lists I need to create! As a result, I'm excited to participate this year in Moorea Seal's 52 Lists Project; look for my list every Monday.Week 4:...