Ordinarily, I wouldn’t be using my blog to write about politics in the Ukraine, but what is happening there is very dear to my heart. My grandparents and parents came…
Ukraine and the Russian Bully
Taking Stock
With a month to go before spring raises its lovely head. I’ve been taking stock. My husband, Robert, and I just got back from touring Machu Picchu and a trip…
Counting My Blessings
At this time of year, I can get pretty sentimental, thinking of the past, and those I’ve loved and lost along the way. They may not be here to share…
Success Is Not A Straight Line
As I’m planning to self-publish my novel this coming spring, I’ve been thinking a lot about my journey. For those of you who’ve read my bio., it’s been one that’s…
A Life Lesson From Robert Frost
There is something about a walk in the forest to calm my senses. My mind is always whirling with what I’ve written and what I want to write as well…
Freedom Is Not Free
Nov. 11th is Remembrance Day in Canada and others in the Commonwealth. It’s the day we honor our veterans and those we lost. It seems fitting then to tell you…
Who Cares About The Mass Shootings in the USA?
I could be blogging about my writing life, but instead I’m writing about the mass shootings in the USA. I am so upset over last week’s mass shooting in Chicago…
What Maisie Knew – A Modern Twist
Every once in a while a movie comes along that not only moves me but makes me think about the choices we have in this life. The British Film, What…
The Power of Memory
I remember when I was counseling others, one of the things that came up was the power of memory. Whatever happens to us, our body doesn’t forget. The joys, the…
Inspired By A Fly
I’ve neglected my blog for a week as I’ve been busy revising, yet again, my novel—a romantic adventure with some paranormal elements. My blog topic was going to be one…