Whatever the holiday, I’ll enjoy the day off
Another holiday will soon come and go and with it the fun we shall have. It’s a reason to cut out of work early or come in late afterwards. It’s a reason to take an extra day…
When Deadlines Loom and Procrastination Prevails
I’m a little stressed out. Why? Because I’ve had a deadline I’ve been working around and I’ve had to finally admit I’m just not going to make the deadline. Procrastination isn’t the real culprit here; it’s the…
Creating a Positive Outlet when Misery Knocks
I’ll warn you right now…my mood can be defined as ‘sad.’ I had planned to write about the success of a self-published author I read about recently but I received some news which both saddened me and…
Where have you been?
That’s what Jorja would ask me…if she could speak to me, of course. Okay, she does speak to me, in a way, but she certainly hasn’t learned to berate me yet! I’ve been here…just very busy with…
School’s Out means Busier Days
I’m not sure if it’s ever happened before on a Sunday but I did not post yesterday. The earth didn’t shake. Lightening didn’t strike me. And I was even able to sleep through the night without any…
What I would do if I took Summer Break
Sometimes I wish I was a teacher. Not because I love to teach…I’m more of a nonstop learner. Not because I completely enjoy being around other people’s children…I adore my own but really can’t imagine entertaining twenty…
Why “America’s Got Talent” makes me Cry
Yeah, I’ll admit it…this show will sometimes bring tears to my eyes. Why? I guess it’s because I get choked up when I see someone take a chance, expose their soul and do their best not to…
When Book Characters Live in Real Towns
If you’ve read my first novel, No Mother of Mine, you know that the protagonist, Jorja (say “Georgia”) resides in a small town in Washington called Tenino (say “T-9-0”). What you may not know, depending on what…
My Summer Reading List
I have a confession to make…I haven’t been able to enjoy any good books lately. Other than the writing books I read to learn more about the craft, it’s been very difficult to stay focused on any…
Do high school reading books breed readers?
My youngest is in high school so he’s getting used to the fact that he can’t pick his own books to read when it comes to his reading class. I’d say he probably misses both middle school…
