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…
Taking Stock
The Brother Roars and More
2013 was a great year on a number of levels. Yes, The Brother roars and more. This short film, that I co-wrote and co-produced with Michael Stevantoni, my grandson, had…
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…
My Sabbatical
Though sabbaticals are technically two months or longer, I’ve decided to take a mini one, about four weeks off from my blog. I want time to reflect, research, write, and ruminate.…
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 Knockdown Punch of Readers’ Reviews on Goodreads
A recent post by Porter Anderson on Jane Friedman’s blog caught my eye. In this article, entitled, When Bad Things (Seem To) Happen on Good Sites, Porter writes about the…
A Rose By Any Other Name
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” argues Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. She is trying to make a point that what matters is what something…
My Writing Missteps
My writing journey has been a long one. I’ve seen little of my output in the public eye. Am I a slow learner? No, but I’ve made many a wrong…
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…