Shadow, light, and color
Who cares if it’s just a simple vase of flowers that catches the eye as I walk in the door. Or an interesting shadow created by a solitary ray of… Read more »
Tag: life
The slam of the door
SLAM! The unique sound of the front door shutting reverberated through the house and woke me out of a deep sleep. It was a normal morning occurrence. No matter how… Read more »
Tip for house hunters
A) Know what you want. B) If you want a new house with a huge yard, don’t waste time looking at older homes in the city. You’ll just be wasting… Read more »
That craving to write
I was 23, married less than a year, and pregnant with my first child. I’d traveled solo across the country and supported myself for a number of years so I… Read more »
How to raise a bully
How to raise a bully in a few easy steps: Teach child that he is entitled to everything and anything he wants. This is a very important step in the… Read more »
How did that happen?
In 2003 I decided to write a fantasy adventure about a middle school girl and her three friends who learn it’s possible to travel to other worlds through dreams. It… Read more »
Rib cage tickles
Have you ever had a day when you wake up elated? A day that begins with an excited fluttery feeling that tickles the inside of your rib cage and makes… Read more »
Not my child
I’m a pet owner. I adore my little schnoodle. She’s sweet, cuddly, and very loving. But, and this is the important part, she’s my dog, not my child. I’ve heard… Read more »
Past or present
Have you watched the news lately? Stories about events that happened 50 years ago are told in present tense, as if they are happening now. While elections results, which won’t… Read more »