A WRITER’S COCOON
I’m trying to be positive about the long, cold winter we’re in. It’s a great time to cocoon in and write. I’ve been doing so. Telling myself all the benefits of a cocoon. How a grub spends his winter there … Continue reading →
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SIMPLE COOKING
I’ve been trying for months (years) to simplify cooking meals so I don’t dread it every day. I’m pleased to say I feel like I’ve made significant progress in that direction. First, by oven browning large amounts of ground beef, … Continue reading →
WINTER SURE IS LONG
Do you remember these words from Bambi (the movie)? and his mother’s reassurance that it does seem long but won’t last forever. I’m clinging to that fact–it won’t last forever. But in the meantime, I am dreaming of summer activities. … Continue reading →
THE WONDER OF THE INTERNET
Without the Internet my week would have been much more boring than it was. First, the February Charisma magazine came out with a big spread from Love Inspired to celebrate Valentine Day. I have an article in it plus one … Continue reading →
STRANGE BUT TRUE
We have a neighbor who own a dog. A border collie. And we all know how much border collies like to chase, herd and work. A border collie without work is TROUBLE. This dog is no different. With no cows … Continue reading →
PITHY SAYINGS
I love quotes. I love that a profound thought can be reduced to a few memorable words. I have a number of such saying on plaques and pictures about the house. I thought I’d share a few with you. From … Continue reading →
Bloom where you’re planted
I got invited to join someone on a trip to Victoria, BC in mid-Feb. According to the official city web site, Victoria is located in sub-Mediterranean zone, and enjoys some of the most moderate weather in all of Canada. Victoria … Continue reading →
A TYPICAL WRITING DAY
7 a.m. rise and shine. Forget the shine. Just rise. Get client up. Make coffee. Have coffee. Have breakfast while checking email and answering it. Set up client to enter stories and poems he wrote years ago into computer. 9:00 … Continue reading →
NON-WRITING WRITING
One would think writing a story meant sitting before the computer and creating words on the screen. Well, yes it does. but there is so much more. For instance, this week I had to come up with title suggestions for … Continue reading →
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Happy New Year to all. I love the New Year. I must be crazy but I like taking time to reflect on all the good things of the past and assess how I could change my life for the better. … Continue reading →