Life’s Big Decisions
When I began writing some twelve or more years ago, never did I know what power and effect it would have on my life. I became positively affected! What I didn't understand was the opportunity it would give me to…
Speaking of Faith
Today's blog is short and sweet and filled with good news. I am rather excited! I'm preparing to do more public speaking. I'm little rusty and had just begun to get my feet wet with giving oral presentations when the…
Story within a Story
This Easter Season I am filling a small part of each day throughout Lent with a creative activity, unlike any I have ever done before. Usually days leading up to Easter is filled with childhood memories, such as those that…
Three Upcoming Author Events
It's April Fools Day! Doesn't it seem like the past few years have been one big prank? For me and other authors, opportunities to mix with the public have been slim to none with COVID-19 restrictions. But, that's ok, life…
Perfect Panacea
Miss Sweet Spring has just arrived, yet ten days ago her relative, grumpy Old Man Winter teased us once more by throwing down more white stuff on top of his icy disposition. I don't know about you but, I hope…
Healthy Communities
Happy 1st day of spring everyone! I don't know about you but I feel so much more vibrant when we can be outdoors more, sleep with the windows open a little bit and be free from all the layers of…
Community Outreach
Art pulls a community together ... Art makes you feel differently. ~ Lister Sinclair The Harford Artist Association in Bel Air, MD is providing a valuable service through their community art outreach program. The Harford Center is a non-profit organization…
Things We Fall For
Three years ago on this day my mom left the earth to go experience heavenly pleasures. Two of her great granddaughters now bear her name. She'd be so pleased. My granddaughter, Charlotte Helen was born a year after my mom…
Wondrous Bright Spots
“Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart and you’ll never walk alone.” ~ Rodgers and Hammerstein, Carousel Today I am holding my Mom in my heart because she was born on this day. We miss the feisty, highly-spirited, red-head…
Oh, Can you See the Irony?
Pardon, if this blog is a little lengthy. But, it's a story I must tell. About ten days ago, I'd finally made an appointment to get new glasses. It's been about nine years since my last pair of prescription eye…