August antics as summer winds down
Seriously, this summer is just flying by – how about you? Are you finding it hard to believe the month of August is already half over? The past few weeks have just been a continuation of a very…
What I did this summer…so far
One more day in the month of July and then we’re sliding right into the last real month of summer. This week, everyone in the PNW will be preparing for a real heat wave expected to hit us…
Christmas in July, and other distractions
The weather we’ve been enjoying in the Pacific Northwest has made this an enjoyable summer, so far. Other than the 97 degree heat I was treated to my first day back from Florida last month, our weather here…
Bi-yearly check in…already?
What travels faster than the speed of light? I’m beginning to think just your average year! A bit of an exaggeration, I’ll admit, but still…we’re already moving on into the last six months of the year –…
Piper’s own little mystery – a month-long saga
For those of you who have read my books in the Jorja Matthews’ mystery series, you’re aware that my protagonist has a rescue dog named Piper. For those of you who know me, or who have read…
Mother’s Day – a day to celebrate, remember, be thankful
Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you are a mother, or an aunt or grandmother who is like a mom…and even to those who only have furry kids to love – It’s a wonderful day to celebrate moms, or…
Monthly check in – May we look forward to May?
It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of April already…I hate to say it, but where the heck does the time go? I haven’t offered an update on my monthly intentions since February, and I thought…
The Easter Bunny didn’t visit today, but my Muse did.
Today was a special day for many. Easter Sunday is a day for church goers, family gatherings, and fun times for children as they search for colored eggs, whether real or plastic ones filled with treats. A…
When childhood memories come calling
I’ve been thinking a lot, lately, about my childhood, or just what it used to be like to be a kid in the midst of all the grown-up stuff we were ignorant of or allowed to pretend…
Which gadgets bring enjoyment to your day?
There’s much to be said these days about taking time away from the computer, the cell phone, the television…anything that tends to keep you inactive for too long, or which limits your ability to really be aware…