This year I chose a word. I had never done that before and I thought long and hard about it. If I was going to do this thing I was going to choose a good one. I chose devoted. It … Read More
What are you thankful for? What are you grateful for? Many times when we read about gratitude and making lists or even keeping a gratitude journal we can feel alienated. Especially when we are going through something that makes us … Read More
Did you get a chance to see the facebook live I did with Beau? My brother and I do get along well but I am the younger sister and spent many years being the annoying little sister. One more little … Read More
How is NaNoWriMo going for you? Today I realized it is only half way through! And though we have Thanksgiving to contend with, parties, relatives, interruptions, it isn’t until the 28th! Hard for holiday shopping but great for writers! This … Read More
Who is your ideal reader? Have you thought about it? Do you know them? I forgot mine this week. I got done with a rather complex draft and put it aside as I do for 3 days or so. And … Read More
Audio Book Suggestions for ages 2- 11 I am a huge fan of audio books. I have been in several but that is not why. I love them for myself but also for kids in particular. Kids can comprehend stories … Read More
A Look Back–A Survivor perspective and some helpful hints… Ten years on I have written much and if you are newly diagnosed please head back to November or 2009 in the archives and you can follow my journey from then … Read More
This is one of my favorites. Much like Ruby In Her Own Time this book deals with a character becoming fully herself. The two sisters are not particularly close as I remember it. One is strong and brave and outgoing … Read More
I’m trying to write, visit a college and help a friend who had surgery…Mom LIFE! Breast Cancer Awareness month has come considerable significance for me. I was diagnosed the end of Sept 09 and had my surgery in early October. … Read More
A Book Review Ruby in Her Own Time is a story about a duckling who does everything after her brothers and sisters. In her own time. It is about the patience of parents who believe in their kids and the … Read More