Stepping Away For a Bit
I’ve enjoyed writing a new blog each week, trying to keep people entertained and thinking. I’ve always been a wallflower when in a crowd and held my tongue in lots of conversations. This platform has allowed me to say what I’m thinking and express my feelings about things. It’s been a freeing endeavor for me. […]
Thoughts on Pizza
Pizza is the perfect food for me. It has vegetables, meat (optional), dairy, and carbs. A well-balanced meal which is what my doctor told me to eat. But as with anything, too much pizza is not good for you. The pizza we order seems really greasy which is what gives it the crispy crust and […]
Thoughts on Getting Old
I had a birthday this past week which began my last year of being in my 50s. I’m not particularly upset about that or ashamed of my age. I figure I’m blessed to have lived so long. I had a cousin, Lori, who died of breast cancer when she was 40, leaving behind two preschool […]
Thoughts on My Grandson
I have one grandchild, which is one more than I thought I’d ever have. I was okay with having none. Not that I wouldn’t have like a whole bunch of them, but it would not ruin my life to have no grandchildren. I would just adopt some and be just as happy. Then along came […]
Thoughts on Spring
Spring is my favorite time of year. Everything that was brown and dull suddenly comes back to life. The fresh colors and smells of blooms awaken the senses after the winter’s sleep. People come out of their houses and spread their arms to welcome the warmth of sunshine. The whole world recolors itself and draws […]
Thoughts on My Book
It’s been quite a week. I released my first novel which fulfills a life-long dream. It took 10 years and 4 rewrites to get that particular story out in print. And the learning curve was terribly steep. Writing and rewriting is a lot more work than I thought it would be. Having a gift for […]
Thoughts on the Columbia River
Green Douglas firs where the waters cut through. Down her wild mountains and canyons she flew. Canadian Northwest to the ocean so blue, Roll on, Columbia, roll on! CHORUS: Roll on, Columbia, roll on. Roll on, Columbia, roll on. Your power is turning our darkness to dawn, Roll on, Columbia, roll on. From Roll […]
Thoughts on Plans
Isn’t it funny how the best-laid plans can sometimes go so awry? Hubby and I planned our 10-day trip to South Dakota to help Mother-in-Law move into her new place. We watched the weather and planned our route. I figured out my travel wardrobe and got my warm hat and gloves ready to go. I […]