This is why I write Choosing to Write I write because I choose to. I choose to write because I believe (yes, this will sound ego-centric, I know) that it is a giftedness that I have been blessed with. Additionally, I write hoping for a sense of validation from each book or blog post. Being […]
A side effect of cataract surgery They were just here. Or were they in the bathroom? The kitchen? Maybe the freezer? It’s easy to misplace your cheaters when you frequently move around. “I used to lose my keys. Then I had cataract surgery—and upgraded to cheaters.”~ Joe Miller~ Some people call it cataract surgery. I […]
So you want to write a book? Bless your heart. Typewriter. Coffee. Tears. Repeat. If you’re starting out, a beginner’s guide to writing a book might just make this process a bit easier. Welcome to my beginner’s guide to writing a book. Writing a book is like riding a roller coaster in the dark. While […]
What our dogs can teach us about being human “Different breeds. Same heart.” “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orhan Pamuk I heard someone recently draw a comparison between city dogs and country dogs, and it made more sense than I wanted to admit.It started as a chuckle. […]
Give it. . . receive it The Rubber Ducky I don’t know anyone who has ever said they don’t like rubber duckys. It’s as if they have a hidden joy button that makes everyone smile. Granted, it’s not typically a topic of adult conversations (nor probably kid’s either), but the thought of them is likely […]
The heaviest weight we carry into the end often includes the burden of things left undone. And, it is often someone’s name we never made peace with. Some doors don’t close with time. They stay ajar, waiting for an apology, a phone call, or the courage to forgive. There are moments in life when we […]
Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who sat with you when you needed it most… over a cup of coffee.” ~ Anonymous I was a policeman way back when, in what now feels like another lifetome ago. Being on the early shift meant a necessary gallon or two of coffee. After […]
Passing along insights (solicited or not), and what we learn when we least expect it. A father sharing wisdom with his boy Sometimes the wisest thing a man can do is sit still, speak softly, and stay close.~ unknown (but maybe it was your dad)~ They used to hang on every word. When they were […]
pexels-julia-m-cameron-6994992 Volunteers Wanted: No experience needed. Just a questionable sense of judgment and free time you’ll soon regret. Help Wanted (Yes, even you.) You know, “Help Wanted” usually smells like work… the kind with timecards, supervisors, and fluorescent lights that hum like a bad mood. But when you see a sign like the one above. […]
pexels-suzyhazelwood-6785319 “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” — William Faulkner Faulkner wasn’t wrong. The past doesn’t ask permission. It just shows up, usually when we’re least prepared for it. Ever notice how memories have impeccable timing? You’re pouring coffee, folding laundry, or staring at a blinking cursor, and bam. A name. A […]