What to Write – Embracing My Phoenix
Recently, I was asked to write a story based on my experiences—my ups and downs, life’s valleys and peaks. Dreams coming true or burning in the flames created by fear. It’s way easier to talk about these things than to actually write them down. And, of course, I’ve been putting it off. I’ve known I […]
Pride, Prejudice, and Personal Progress ~ A Jane Austen Weekend!
I am a fan of Jane Austen’s works and truly wish I were an author of her caliber. This weekend, I watched two separate versions of Pride and Prejudice and also listened to an Audible version. My next favorite is Emma. I’ve seen three versions, and while I do have a favorite, I tend to […]
Why Every Writer Needs a Beta Reader (or Five)
As an author, I’ve learned there is WAY more to being a published author than just writing. There are several rounds of editing and one of those rounds comes after your beta readers answer a list of questions. Questions like: The type of questions you give your beta readers will depend on the genre you […]
Volunteering ~ Can You Burn Out While Helping Out?
Sunday has come and is only a few hours away from becoming Monday. How does that play into the subject of volunteering? I spent two hours today volunteering with a Toastmasters Youth Program. This was the second meeting of approximately ten sessions. The group is filled with incredible teenagers who have so much potential. I […]
Getting My Groove Back (Eventually 🙃)!
Hello Friends and Neighbors,Today has been productive in some ways and non-productive in others. Productive in finally giving a few reviews on products I bought that were flawed. I ended up getting refunds on those items as well. Yay!Productive in putting away laundry that I have been avoiding, as well as getting a few items […]
Dear 2025, Can You Slow Down Just a Bit So I Can Catch Up!
Happy Sunday, My Friends! Wow, where is the time flying off to? First, it’s 2025, and January is almost half gone—already! Time must be in a hurry to get to some wild, fun party, and we weren’t invited. What am I saying? I’m saying that time is going by way too fast for me. I’ve […]
Dag Gone It – I Missed Sunday!
I missed Sunday’s posting, as you already know. My sweetheart was sick most of last week and throughout the weekend. And guess who got it? Yep, me. I wasn’t nearly as sick as he was, but I’m still feeling off. I was told there is a new virus going around that starts with a dry […]
New Year ~ New Goals
Happy New Year! 🥳 Hello and Happy New Year! I hope each of you had a great Christmas and are ready for a fantastic new year. Our new year will be what we make of it, and I’m planning on making 2025 a fabulous year. As most of you know, I am in a goals […]
Ringing In The 2025 New Year and New Goals
Hello and Happy Holidays, Everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and was able to be with loved ones. I mentioned that this was my first Christmas ever with my sister and, in turn, also her family. This includes my mini-me, whom I miss terribly already (crazy energy and all). It is times like […]
Happy Holidays!
Hello Everyone, I should have posted this earlier, but I am taking a break this week. Fun times with family are important, so I may not be posting next Wednesday either since it will be Christmas. I wish you a week filled with love, laughter, gifts of happiness, and delivered with hugs. May you have […]