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The release date of May 5, 2015 marks my calendar. On that day, the novella Reflections from a Pondering Heart wings its way to readers. As a first-time publisher of an independent title, I’m doing what even traditional authors do – seeking help from my readers. If you follow my blog, I expect that means you think …
February chills us to the bone. If the groundhog sees his shadow, we’re in for another six weeks of winter. I was ready for summer three months ago. Spending time away from home with your significant other sounds like a cozy arrangement. You can leave behind all the household projects staring you in the face. Staying …
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After ending my child-bearing with two sons, I never expected to join in on the bride-driven flurry associated with my sons’ weddings. My daughter-to-be has different ideas. Adventures in dress shopping are only the tip of this iceberg (I believe). Our first foray (a second is bound to come since the perfect dress remains undiscovered) …
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If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve seen the daily memes. They’ll stop soon. There can’t be 365 unique quotes about having a positive attitude. Life should be an adventure. And as I learned on my biking trip in Hawaii, the key to enjoying an adventure is to have the right attitude. Some people would …
“Happy birthday to me” *smiling and humming* On this day in 19-something, my mother gave birth to me at St. John’s Hospital in Longview, WA. When my parents took me home a few days later, it was in a Christmas stocking. My birthday has been shoved into the Christmas rush of parties, baking, family gatherings …
I have two handsome sons. In December 2015 January 2016, I will finally get a daughter! No, this isn’t the longest pregnancy in the history of womankind. It doesn’t involve childbirth at ALL. My youngest son is getting married. I love my new daughter-to-be. Besides making my son happy (which is important to Mama Bear), …
In an empty nest, there’s no need for a four-course meal served on fine china. In fact, sometimes grilled cheese and tomato soup are exactly what’s for dinner when I’m cooking for two. My oldest son still lives with us, but since his girlfriend has moved to the area, he doesn’t come home for dinner …
If you had asked me in January if I thought 2014 was going to be a good year. My answer would have be a solid no. After all, who wants to say goodbye to their mother? Watch so many in the family weep? Wake up in tears for weeks on end (if able to sleep …
It’s almost cruel to post about Friday on Monday. There are many Garfields in the world who hate Monday and wake up asking, “Is it Friday yet?” Why is Friday a favorite to so many people? Last Day Most people love Fridays because it’s the last day of their work week. This means it’s the …
Summer wanes. One sure sign is the later appearance of the sun each morning. One of the things I enjoy about summer is the early morning runs. I’ll be outside at 6am, inhaling the sweet peace of a slumbering world. Unless I want to blunder around in the dark, which defeats half the enjoyment, it …