Keep Trying
I love independent bookstores. They’re small but quaint, and the owners are usually such nice people. We have a lot in common: we both love books and reading. I connect with them easily. Where I live, there are several bookstores, two of which are big corporate chains. One is an indie bookstore with hoity toity […]
The Joy(?) of Being Sick
Last week, I mentioned Hubby and I had been sick. Me with the flu and Hubby with a terrible coughing cold. This week, Hubby is still sick, I’m better but feeling like I’m getting what Hubby has. Oh joy. Someone told me rest is healing. Resting is one of my best things. I like to […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s that time of year when we are supposed to be thankful for all that we have. We shouldn’t confine thankfulness to one day or even one month a year but be grateful every day for all the good things in our lives. We sing one of my favorite songs in church “Count Your Many […]
Here We Go into 2024
On Christmas Eve, I announced on Facebook that I wouldn’t be writing over the holidays. I tried not to but couldn’t help myself. Too many opportunities to write came up, and I couldn’t turn away. I did what gave me joy. I wrote. I have four books in various stages of writing and editing. I’m […]
Three Rules to Live By
An ugly incident occurred across the street from us this past week. The act of meanness was uncalled for and resulted anger and hardship for the one who suffered the damage. I couldn’t prevent it or do anything for the victim, but it still impacted me. I didn’t like the disrespect shown for another person. […]
The Friendly People of Texas
I made the trip from Amarillo to Lubbock early one Saturday morning so I could meet with the Caprock Writers Alliance for their monthly meeting. We go through Lubbock on the way to see my folks but we rarely get off the interstate. Making my way through town to the Garden and Arts Center was […]
Calm Yourself
It seems increasingly hard to keep calm. With so much bad news around, it’s hard to keep our perspective on what to emotionally hang on to and what to let go. Stressful feelings may come after watching too many news programs. Some come after driving around those who don’t know how to drive safely. Some […]
A New Mantra
It’s been an interesting week. I have a Twitter account because every writers’ meetings I’ve been to, someone says I should have one. I’m beginning to question that. I posted a simple thing, something like I was happy my case of Covid was mild and was glad I had the vaccinations because the hospital was […]