Family, Fun, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

Healing Words

Today, July 8th, marks eight days of celebrating life, and each day hereafter, yet another. A year ago, I posted a blog entry on life circumstances that have made July a very difficult month to get through. I had mentioned how each year I would find myself holding my breath just waiting for July to end,… Continue reading Healing Words

Family, Fun, Gratitude

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

With such a big week, it's difficult to narrow it down to three, as blessings flowed--and keep flowing--abundantly. However, keeping consistent with my Friday posts, my top three for the week: 3.) The amazing freedoms in our country, none that have come without a steep price by dedicated and loyal military men and women, that give… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Gratitude, Writing

A Glorious Sunday Drive

 On my bike. As strange as this may sound, there's nothing more relaxing to me than a long bike ride on a beautiful Sunday morning. Of course by the time the 30-mile ride is done, there's nothing more relaxing than being back home, showered, with a bowl of popcorn and an A&W 10. 🙂 The… Continue reading A Glorious Sunday Drive

Fun, Quotes, Writing

Who’s up for Going to Camp?

Where? At Camp NaNo. 🙂 November is National Novel Writing Month but the NaNo team also holds camps in April and July. Though Camp NaNo is somewhat smaller than November's hoopla, from what I see in numbers, it has grown considerably since its inception. The difference between the one held in November and April and July's Camp is… Continue reading Who’s up for Going to Camp?

Family, Fun, Gratitude, Writing

Drumroll…

My novel, The Inheritance, is now out in softcover, as well as Kindle, at Amazon.  I would be immensely grateful to anyone who feels led to share this on their blog to help spread the word. Thank you so much! It's this writing community of amazing bloggers that has given me the courage and inspiration to keep… Continue reading Drumroll…

Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Gratitude

TGIF – Gratitude Friday

Getting back to the Friday posts on gratitude that ended when the A to Z Blogging Challenge began. 🙂 The top three things I'm especially grateful for this past week: 1.)  Thursday afternoon off work to snuggle up with a light blanket and Roxie (my dog), a cup of tea and a good book while listening… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Quotes, Writing

Vacation Highlight

Last week I disappeared off of the blog radar for a spell while I went on vacation. When I went back to work this past Monday I had three people ask me what the highlight of my vacation was.  The same answer to all three people resulted in the same response from all three. Clearly these… Continue reading Vacation Highlight

A to Zing, Fun, Writing

My Writing Process

I met the talented Rachel Carrera during the 2014 A to Z Blogging Challenge and was invited by her to participate in the Writing Process Blog Tour.  I've been reading the answers to the given questions by other bloggers who have participated and I have to say it's been enlightening to not only read about other writers, but to… Continue reading My Writing Process

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Fun, Gratitude, Life Lessons

A Mother’s Day Thanksgiving

I've been a lazy blogger the past week. That being said, I've been breathing new life into revising my novel, The Inheritance, and I'm seeing the final touches being completed in the very near future. Near, as in by mid-June. 🙂 My husband and I are taking a much needed vacation this next week--leaving in the morning--so… Continue reading A Mother’s Day Thanksgiving

A to Zing, Fun, Writing

“X” is for…

X-tra ready for the challenge to be over...Okay, so that may be cheating a bit. But the truth is there all the same. 🙂 This challenge has been an amazing journey.  It's taught me that even when I am sure I have nothing to say or my mind feels blocked from thinking of something interesting to… Continue reading “X” is for…