Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude

Happy Veteran’s Day

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy           May we take a moment to offer up in prayer our veterans and their families, extending our appreciation and our gratitude. May peace find… Continue reading Happy Veteran’s Day

Gratitude, Writing

Nominated and Honored

I had to take a quick break in my hiatus to thank Teresa Churcher (http://homeandspirit.wordpress.com) for nominating me for the Liebster award! If you have yet to visit her blog, please take a few moments to do so.  You will find it worth every minute of your time.  Hers is one that I make a point of reading… Continue reading Nominated and Honored

Fun, Writing

Short Hiatus

With NaNoWriMo beginning in exactly three hours, I'm taking the month of November off to focus on my NaNo word count.  Here's wishing everyone a beautiful November.  And to all my NaNo friends and cohorts, God willing, we will connect again 50,000 words later.  Write, write, write.  And most of all, enjoy the places your… Continue reading Short Hiatus

Gratitude, Life Lessons

Thankful Thursday – The Luxury of Education

      I was at a COVA (Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance) Conference for work up in the mountains this week, in beautiful Keystone, Colorado. While I sat on the balcony of my hotel room writing this it occurred to me--right after I recovered from the surprise of looking up and seeing a big, fat,… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – The Luxury of Education

Fun, Writing

Book Synopsis

      Since NaNaWriMo is just around the corner, which means the rough draft of another novel, God willing, I decided to post the synopsis to the book I'm finally finishing up.  All comments are welcome.  🙂 The Inheritance          When Victor and Vivian Forrester meet their unexpected fate on their way home from hosting a charity… Continue reading Book Synopsis

Gratitude, Life Lessons

Thankful Thursday – Free From Pain

For anyone who has fibromyalgia, or knows someone who does, you know the toll it takes on a body, both physically and mentally.  The pain can be debilitating during the day and can keep you awake at night causing your body and mind to become fatigued from lack of sleep.  Even when you think you're… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Free From Pain

Faith and Spirituality, Writing

Writing My Memoir

So the idea of writing my memoir has been tumbling around in my mind for a long time now. Having a tendency to cram ten lifetimes into one, I've experienced so many things in my life, good as well as some not-so-good (aka: mistakes), that I would like to share in the hopes of helping… Continue reading Writing My Memoir

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude

10 Things I’m Grateful for Today

1.) Every person who has ever played a role in my life. Those who have left imprints on my heart as they passed through, and those who continue to as we share life.           2.) Everything that makes up my life as I know it--my family; my marriage; my home that… Continue reading 10 Things I’m Grateful for Today

Writing

Insight From Mark Twain

 "Keep away from people who try to belittle your dreams. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you too, can become great." - Mark Twain