I Won’t Be Using AI to Write
The talk about AI in the workplace has become so loud it’s hard to ignore. They say my career as a writer is over because AI will be writing the books. That could very well be true, but that won’t keep me from writing my own stories. I’ve used Chat GPT to help me with […]
A Life of Many Experiences
In the past few weeks, I’ve reflected on all the many experiences and many travels I’ve had in my lifetime. How lucky I am! It has been fulfilling and varied, and I’ve seen so many places and things I never dreamed I would. I’m thankful for all of them and for Hubby who orchestrated most […]
Ground Yourself
Now that spring has arrived and the grass is green, I feel like walking barefoot in the yard. I’m told that’s a good thing when it comes to finding mental peace. Touching the earth is a blessing that we don’t participate in enough. Our trip reminded me of a Native American elder who spoke at […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
It’s Mother’s Day! Or rather Mother’s Week! Why settle for a day to honor someone who loves us for life? So do something for your mother all week and see how many ways you can honor her. Parenting is a hard, life-long job and a lot of work when done right. You’re not always liked, […]
It’s Done!
I finally finished the next book, as long as I don’t open it again. Every time I look at it, I change or rearrange something. Like other authors, it’s hard to let go of it. I keep thinking of things to include or reword. I’m so tired of reading it. This makes about nine times […]
I Made the Leap
A poet friend from home called the other day. We had a great conversation about what we were doing. One of the topics of our visit reminded me of a strange message that came to me when I was still wondering whether becoming a writer was even possible. I had so many doubts. It seemed […]
My Favorite Things
Staying informed on current events is horribly depressing these days. Some nights, I have trouble sleeping because I can’t stop thinking about it. To get my mind off of the cruelty I see and hear about, I work on book plots in my mind, remember fun times, or read a book. Today, I am listing […]
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 […]