The Power of Words
Someone online once asked the question “Can words cause anger?” To me it was a duh-question. Who doesn’t know words can cause anger, especially when they’re spoken in anger? I replied that words have the power to cause anger, hurt, and confusion, but they also have the power to soothe, comfort, and encourage. Our words […]
Welcome 2026!
The years truly pass faster the older you get. Seems like 2025 went by in a flash and here we are at the threshold of the new year. It’s time to reflect back on what we each accomplished during the past year. I’ve read more books this year which has been fun. Part of it […]
Heading South
Hubby and I are late getting here, but we finally made the journey to the warm southern climes. We got out of South Dakota right before the snow and single digit temps hit. It was in the mid-60s when we got to our winter home. That’s the reason we do it. I have my ultra […]
Tis the Season For Scammers
This past week, I received an email from both Dan Brown (famous author of The DaVinci Code and others) and James Patterson (famous author of Along Came a Spider and others). Both said they had seen my books and were impressed. I was very flattered. Dan was the first one and I responded with a […]
Remember the Good Things
Weeks sometimes run together because they all seem the same. This last week was so full of contacts with friends and happy events, I’ll remember it for a long time. I should start journaling again so I will remember it better, like when I reread that journal I found in a box. One day when […]
Late Fall Leads to Winter
By this time of year, Hubby and I are usually nestled in Texas, avoiding the snow and ice of South Dakota. This year is different. Our aging bodies decided to rebel this fall and drove us to schedule doctor appointments, physical therapy, and other remedies to fight off the aches and pains. We are finding […]
Girl Time
After I became an empty nester, I found hooking up with a friend or a group of women every now and then provides me with a sense of calm. There’s something about girl time that’s refreshing. I need it. A lot. Female camaraderie. A sisterhood to be a part of. Someone who will listen to […]
Boomer Struggles
I admit I’m addicted to scrolling through social media and commenting occasionally. You’ll never know how many comments I’ve deleted before posting, but it felt good to release what I wanted to say. I’ve never regretted deleting them either. Recently I was very surprised by an online comment to me about how Boomers could never […]