If I can’t QUIT my job, I don’t want to LOVE it either
How’s that for an opening? Do you wonder why I wouldn’t want to love my job? Until recently, I hadn’t realized that liking my job vs. loving it would even be an issue. There are many authors…
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…
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…
A Special Book Club Meeting
I attended another book club meeting the other night and it was what will probably be one of my favorites for awhile. This particular book club has members who are housed in an assisted living facility so…
A Special Book Club Meeting
I attended another book club meeting the other night and it was what will probably be one of my favorites for awhile. This particular book club has members who are housed in an assisted living facility so…
Birthday Wishes are Never a Guarantee
I’m a day late, I realize but I didn’t post yesterday for two reasons: first, it was my birthday and I decided to take the night off and second, I received news I wasn’t quite sure I…
April…my favorite month
I adore April. Not only is it my birthday month, it’s also the month we enjoy spring break and around this time we get to enjoy Easter. It also marks the beginning of a season I really…
An Easter weekend like no other
Happy Easter! It is a beautiful and warm Sunday afternoon here in the Pacific Northwest. Spring has certainly decided to step it up as it welcomes us with some terrific weather. I can imagine how much fun…
My Name up in Lights
Okay, not exactly up in lights…but up in the air anyway…on a reader board. Either way, it looks pretty cool to see my name up there. And who knows…maybe the board is lit up at night so…