Sometimes I need a shot in the arm. I need to do some Motivational Speaking to myself and the first place I go is to find someone who also needs it. This amazing thing happens when you help someone else…It … Read More
Writer’s block doesn’t exist. You can always write something. Writer’s block usually occurs when you are either not committed to or afraid of what you are writing. The fear can come from a multitude of places: fear of success, fear … Read More
I’m going to stay right here, thank you very much. I woke up with such sorrow in my heart. And then in walks my husband with,”Where are your feet?” I see a lot of posts about leaving, California succeeding, etc. … Read More
I became aware on Tuesday of a friend waiting to hear results. At this moment she doesn’t know what the lump in her breast may mean. In Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is swiftly coming to … Read More
This is Breast cancer awareness Month. This year I have been fairly quiet simply because life has been busy. My 7 year cancer free anniversary was on Oct. 9th. I am lucky and I have great doctors. I know now … Read More
Just got back from a week of travel. First to our daughter’s college then to NYC for publishing meetings. The past week has been a busy one. Actually the past year has been a busy one. I was never gone … Read More
I thought teaching our daughter how to ride a bike would be easy. My memory of learning when I was 7 or 8 is foggy. I remember walking my bike down the hill to an apartment building to ride … Read More
Yesterday morning Facebook Memories sent me a reminder. 7 years ago I was about to start teaching my Creative Writing course and Literature to the 6th grade, our daughters were entering 2nd and 6th grade and I was 25 days away … Read More
This year is a time of new beginnings. Our daughter got on the plane to college, … Read More
I am not a perfect parent. I never have been. I am simply a parent trying to navigate one of the more emotional times in that journey. This summer is a dividing point for our lives. Our oldest is off to … Read More