Practicing Gratitude
It’s that time of year when we’re reminded o be grateful for all the gifts we’ve been given. It seems to me a great idea to stop and take time to bring to mind all the good things we have. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Musings
My Favorite Time of the Year
All of the seasons have their good points—even winter, though admittedly it’s my least favorite. Of them all, Fall has my heart. In North Carolina, spring is great but lasts about three weeks before diving into summer. Summer heat and … Continue reading →
Back to the Real World – Writing Update – August 2024
I’ve spent weeks getting ready for visits and visiting with family. Those were weeks where my only writing consisted of working on blog posts and doing a few critiques. And it’s true that I did fit in writing one short … Continue reading →
A Persistent Little Flower
While on a walk the other day, I saw this little flower growing up through a crack between the sidewalk and curb. I find it inspiring.
Continue reading →Chihuly Exhibit at Biltmore
We recently made a trip to the Asheville area for some family business, but we also had some time for a side trip to Biltmore House and, especially, to see the Chihuly glass art exhibit. Note: click on all pictures … Continue reading →
Beach Birthdays
We celebrated two birthdays while at the beach, my husband’s, and a grandson, who turned 11 this year. My youngest daughter does fabulous, themed birthday celebrations for her children. This year the now-eleven-year-old requested a Silmarillion theme for his birthday. … Continue reading →
Testing My Patience
I’ve been absent for a while, but I have an excuse. Here’s why: I’m not known to family and friends as a particularly patient person. I’ve occasionally said that it would probably benefit me to learn more. You know, everyone … Continue reading →
The Trade-offs
Our recent Edisto beach trip featured one event we’ve never seen there before. During our stay, a couple of trucks parked on the road behind the house and workers spent most of a day trimming and cutting down a couple … Continue reading →
The Doubting Time
I’m at that point in the current work in progress, tentatively titled Treadwell House – Sanctuary. It’s intended as a cozy mystery with paranormal or magic realism elements. I just passed 52,000 words. I project it to come in between … Continue reading →
Ticked off at UPS
Actually feeling kind of p***ed off. Last week I paid #UPS a substantial amount to ship a package overnight. The package did not arrive the next day. It took two days. After running a gauntlet of calling the store and … Continue reading →