Advocacy, Alcoholism, Writing

Writing Communities

For a writer, deciding to belong to a community of other writers will be one of the best choices you make. Writers understand other writers and the struggles we all go through like no one else can. It's similar, I suppose, to any group of people with like interests. Cops can understand each other's black… Continue reading Writing Communities

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Writing

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to all! I hope everyone has a most blessed day! I sat on my deck for most of yesterday afternoon finishing the book Twenty Eight and a Half Wishes (which I would highly recommend as it's a most entertaining read), but, therefore, got behind on my Camp NaNo word count. So after a prayer… Continue reading Happy Easter!

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Life Lessons

The Rainbow After the Rain

This morning as I was doing my "prayer and meditation time," finally feeling better after having a flu bug that knocked me down harder than I can ever remember, I thought about something my sweet grandma said I told her numerous times years ago. "Grandma, I like getting tummy aches 'cause it feels so good when… Continue reading The Rainbow After the Rain

Gratitude, Life Lessons

“A” is for…

Attitude in Adversity But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.   Galatians 5:22-23 When someone cuts me off in traffic I can allow a flash of anger to take root and explode into road rage or give the culprit the… Continue reading “A” is for…

Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Quotes

Two for the Price of One

Two quotes struck me as so profound today that I couldn't choose between them...therefore, both follow: "How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!” ― Benjamin Franklin   “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!  What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!”… Continue reading Two for the Price of One

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Writing

Thankful Thursday – Freedom to Express my Faith

My faith plays a significant role in my day-to-day thoughts and actions. It's who I am. Having the freedom to outwardly express my faith, in essence being free to be me, is a freedom I cherish, allowing me to live by faith rather than fear. I'm so thankful I am able to: 1.     Attend the… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Freedom to Express my Faith