How to be a fantastic parent in 10 not-so-easy steps
Although numbered, these steps are in no particular order. 1. Stay up all night and worry. It’s an important part of the job. 2. Don’t try to be friends with… Read more »
Author Archives: Veronica
Office space
In our old house I had a 12 X 14 office all to myself. I adored having so much room! But we moved, and there is very little ‘extra’ space… Read more »
Interrupted by indecision
This morning’s writing has been interrupted by indecision. I’m usually a pretty decisive person, rarely unable to quickly make up my mind. At least about important things. But this morning… Read more »
Scam phone call
What a nice way to start the weekend. NOT! The phone rang at 8 am, and it’s Saturday. I answered and had the following conversation. “Can I speak to (husband’s… Read more »
At the car dealership
I visited a car dealership last week, and was it an eye opener! I probably should give a little background. As a writer I’m self-employed and work from home. So… Read more »
Turn off the !@#$% computer!
I received messages a few days ago informing me that cyberbullying is not a problem. I guess the sender wanted me to know I’d wasted my time writing Gray Zone…. Read more »
Betwixt and Between
Sometimes I feel like a fit in nowhere. Like I ‘m the poster child for the betwixt and between crew. I don’t mean with my family, of course. My family… Read more »
Monster of a Problem
Monster of a Problem is out, with an official publication date of August 15th. I absolutely love the way this picture book turned out! Hope all the little kiddies like… Read more »
A bullhorn in the desert.
Having a blog is an odd thing. It’s like doing a coffee house reading without the coffee. Or the house. Or the stage. Or the microphone. Or the faces. Hmm…. Read more »
When is a selfie not a selfie?
“Stay here honey, I’ll be right back,” the father said to his daughter. They were standing fifty feet from a set of bathrooms located at the foot of the California… Read more »