

Humbled by Ants
I’ve beaten two big C’s (Covid and Cancer), parallel roller-coaster rides replete with worries and wins a minute. I still haven’t caught...


AN AUTHOR’S MAKEOVER JOURNEY
In my blog last month, I gave you all the reasons why a ‘wardrobe makeover’ was important to my writing journey:...


A Wardrobe Makeover – Coming Soon!
When I began writing novels in 2001, I had no idea what kind of writer I would be, much less what quality of story I could muster. I...


It’s About Time: 2022 Sibling Reunion
Covid has kept so many of us away from loved ones, especially family members who are spread out over the U.S. as are my siblings. For the...


I Can Can!
The last time I canned fruit was 1990 something. Yet I’ve had luscious fruit on my California property for the last twenty years. Why did...


The Miracle
Although I have maintained my monthly blog on this website, I must fess up to a truth: I did not write in 2021. This admission from an...


The Power of Gatherings
Vaccinations and new medications are carving a healthier future for us all. The timing couldn’t be better with Thanksgiving and Christmas...


Why Didn’t I Know About This 20 Years Ago?
1. Steaming eggs to hardboiled stage makes them a cinch to peel. I enjoy making deviled eggs nowadays. 2. Pushing up my long...


Pardon me for using my blog to contemplate point of view
Pardon me for using my blog to contemplate point of view. I wouldn’t bend your ear except that I’m a little nervous about changing up my...














































