Born in the Flower Child generation, I missed out on the drug culture entirely.  I never even went […]

Starting the work-week out with gratitude is the best way to start.  I continue to be grateful for […]

My pal Frank brought five of his eight sons to visit.  They live in Texas.   Frank SnapChatted with […]

I confess, I may be a BBC addict.  It started with Dowton Abby.  Next I got hooked on Sherlock.  Withdrawal set in, so I moved on to Mr. Selfridge.  These were just the gateway shows.   I met with my pusher, Mom.  She introduced me to Call the Midwife and Doc Martin.

Doc Martin got me asking the question:  What is so endearing about this curmudgeon and all the quirky characters in the hilly little town they inhabit?  Why do I

“Gamma, Go see Bawd Eeego?” Of course I said yes.  How can I refuse such abandoned enthusiasm? What […]

Today’s Gratitude List is short and so, so sweet: Sisters:  I have five by birth and two by […]

Photo Friday: Night and Day

Don’t laugh at St. Francis.  He’s over 30 years old.  He’s a bit battered, but he’s traveled to […]

I became much more focused during April.  Maybe that’s why I had a little more progress.  Keeping myself accountable is doing wonders for my concentration.  I’m such a slave-driver of a boss.

My Game plan for 2014:

  1. Get my novel published:  I will get editors, a cover designer, and a publisher.  I will.
    Progress: My content editor,Lisa Romeo, is almost finished with her editing.  The first of five beta readers is finished.  I sat down with her and discussed A Land of Milk and Honey.  She filled me with such confidence and encouragement.  She’s a proven nitpicker of an auditor.  Just what I need.  

Thank you once again, Laurel.  You prompt me to consider all the little things that bring gracious gratitude […]

Sometimes life seems to plod along with little excitement.  No unhappiness, no drama, no big plans.  Ho-hum.  That, […]