Fun, goals, Writing

Making the Most of NaNoWriMo

  NaNoWriMo is just around the corner! Which means it's time to create--worlds, plots and subplots, characters, conflict, music lists, and a space in which you love to spend time. Because if you're participating in National Novel Writing Month, you will be spending a LOT of time in that space. And with your characters. Over… Continue reading Making the Most of NaNoWriMo

Gratitude, Quotes

Happy Memorial Day

Today as we honor our veterans and those still fighting the fight so we can have freedom in our great country, I want to say Thank You! Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for your service. Thank you for giving your life so that we can have ours. Thank you for giving so selflessly… Continue reading Happy Memorial Day

Fun, Life Lessons, Quotes, Writing

And in the Beginning…

For those who have read my bio, you know my writing years began at the tender age of four. I took my fat little crayons in my fat little fingers and decided to experiment with words on the knotty pine walls of the living room. My parents were not impressed! But even back then, I… Continue reading And in the Beginning…

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, Family, Gratitude, Quotes

Happy Memorial Day

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror. Michael N. Castle Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_memorialday.html#G7szRXqC2XTO2lcE.99 These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a… Continue reading Happy Memorial Day

Family, Gratitude

TGIF – Gratitude Friday

So I've decided to add a new weekly gratitude post on Fridays, naming the top three things I'm incredibly grateful for from the week. There are so many things to be grateful for, but the top three are what I plan to mention.  I would love for anyone who reads this to add your top three… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday

Fun, Life Lessons, Quotes

Make This Day Count

Today I pray we as a nation can celebrate how far we have come but not falter at working for how far we have yet to go. Vow to make this day count.Key excerpt from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech, "I Have a Dream":  "I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious… Continue reading Make This Day Count