Social media is the foundation for promoting my writing. I have shared that on Instagram, I seem to attract some creepy men who send me messages like “Hello pretty” or “You are so beautiful”. Gee, thanks, but that’s a “no” from me. But, nothing moved my inner “ewww” radar than the email I got yesterday… Continue reading It Takes One Person

Let me be honest……I might want to be overly helpful. And by helpful, that means I would LOVE to tell you how to life your live because MY way certainly is so much better than yours. I am a delusional freak. Being helpful is a disguise. It is a trap for me. You see, I… Continue reading Let Me Help

When I commit to something, it resembles a well-oiled machine. A venture that requires my total attention. And since I am the poster child for quitting, this new way of living is a huge win for me. Thirteen weeks ago today, I gave the finger to my unresponsive metabolism and tried something new. I became… Continue reading Transforming

After being married over 26 years, one wonders if there will continue to be surprises or do we settle into a level of complacency. But, I know that is silly because I am married to Brian. While he is predictable, only because I know him better than he knows himself, there are moments where his… Continue reading Tiny Surprises

There have been these moments where I feel like I need to hurry up. Hurry up and finish my book. Hurry up and take that leap of faith. It is like I feel as if I am running out of time. I think time can be quite a jerk. It passes so quickly that I… Continue reading Ticking Time

I think most people enjoy the words “you’re right”. Of course, it could be just me, but there is something sweet and savory about being affirmed. Since we have been knee-deep in remodeling the kitchen while Brian is on an employment hiatus, I have enjoyed the moments when those words trickle out of my spouse’s… Continue reading Relish The Words

I like to think of myself as adaptable. Flowing with any given situation. Of course, chances are, I am delusional. Take yesterday, for example. We are in the final stages of our kitchen transformation. The biggest portion being the painting of the cabinets. I hired a professional as neither one of us really wanted to… Continue reading Short Circuit