Settling In; when Transition brings Tranquility
The rain finally came today and I, for one, am pleased with it. I love the smell of fresh rain. I love the fact that my chore of watering the gardens was taken care of by Mother…
Learning to cut through the Noise and Listen
There’s been a lot going on lately, no question. The past few months have been a whirlwind of events with my oldest son’s graduation from college, his graduation party, my husband’s surgery, Lakefair, a family vacation and…
Family Fun equals Photo Ops
It’s August; the month I must get back on track, which means completing the final touches for Best Kept Secrets, the second book in the Jorja Matthews mystery series, so that I can finally get it out…
Busy week, forgetful mind
I’ve had one of those weeks again. You know the kind; they tend to keep you so busy you can forget yourself when it comes to routine things. I forgot yesterday was Wednesday…which is why I also…
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…
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…