Family, Gratitude, Quotes

Remembering Our Heros

Remembering always, but especially today, our heroes who have fought for our freedom, for all the privileges we have because of them, many literally giving all they have to be sure we have a safe place to raise our children. May we honor those who have sacrificed all and gave their lives that we may… Continue reading Remembering Our Heros

Fun, Writing

Cover Reveal – Shear Madness

Today's post is the cover reveal for my upcoming novel, Shear Madness. I had so much fun with this cover, and working with the designer was an amazing process! The book is expected to be available in July. 🙂   Melanie Hogan is anything but your average beauty salon owner. She’s created a life for herself… Continue reading Cover Reveal – Shear Madness

Advocacy, Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Gratitude

The Gift of Hope

This year, as I turn the big "5-0" on June 11th, I look back and see how incredibly blessed I've been during my life. I would like to pass on that blessing to the kids of St. Jude children's Research Hospital, to give them the gift of hope to live the life I've been, and… Continue reading The Gift of Hope

Family, Quotes

Happy Mother’s Day

There won't be any biking today as I traditionally do on Mother's Day, as the ground is coated with about 5" of white fluff and the trees are several feet shorter under the weight of the snow. It looks like we went from spring back to winter here in Colorado. But it's beautiful, I'll give… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day

Advocacy, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Quotes, Writing

The Glass Half Full

We've been getting so much rain here in Colorado this May that I'm beginning to wonder if we should bypass the umbrellas that are well stocked in the entryway of the stores or go straight for the sporting goods section to fetch some life jackets. I'm pretty sure we've passed up Seattle at this point. In… Continue reading The Glass Half Full

Fun, Writing

Home From Camp

Whew! Just made it! And I'm going back for more in July. Anyone care to join me? The more in our virtual cabin the more support we have for one another and the more fun it is. 🙂 Until then, I'll be working on finishing up the editing and revisions of my WIP and begin the editing and… Continue reading Home From Camp

Advocacy

Denim Day

I feel compelled to take a moment out of my time spent at Camp (NaNoWriMo) to give a shout out about something that's near and dear to my heart. The fourth Wednesday of April marks Denim Day. What is Denim Day you ask? It's a day people across the nation are encouraged to wear jeans… Continue reading Denim Day

Life Lessons, Nature, Quotes, Writing

Productive Thinking

When I'm running or biking is when ideas for new work, or my work in progress, flows. It's then that life seems to teach me what it wants me to learn, and when my thoughts are somewhat productive. Not only does running and biking exercise my body, but my mind as well. This morning I was listening… Continue reading Productive Thinking

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Quotes

Appreciate the Struggles

I heard something so profound today that I had to share it. Where I work we had a White Dove releasing ceremony this morning for National Crime Victims' Rights Week. The released doves represented and honored the victims we serve. The man who owns the doves told us that when he first began this work, when… Continue reading Appreciate the Struggles