A Middle Class Life In A Nineteenth Century Lighthouse
When Rob and I visited Cape Spears, I didn’t expect to find a middle class life in a nineteenth century lighthouse. This remote workplace and dwelling is just outside of…
Jelly Bean Houses and Other Delights in St. John’s, Newfoundland
First Impressions Last month, I took a break from my writing and travelled back east with my husband Rob. After visiting our daughter and family in Toronto, we flew via…
What Makes For A Good Father?
What makes for a good father? Because I’ve been blessed with having one who did not disappoint, I can shed some light on the subject. A Few Key Points He’s…
Remembering Robert Hall
Yesterday, I learned that Robert Hall was executed by a terrorist group in the Phillipines. They represent an evil I do not understand. They killed l a decent man whose…
FILMING THE SALTON SEA
Filming the Salton Sea is an ambitious undertaking but the talent involved is exceptional. Each member of the film crew is driven by their passion and commitment to making an…
Book Cover Wins Gold Star
The Winning Cover I’m thrilled that the book cover for THE RUBBER FENCE has won a Gold Star from Joel Friedlander of the BOOK DESIGNER. When I submitted the cover for their…
Writers’ Gold Found In Memories
Drawing On Memories With Easter come and gone, I’m struck by how memories, of what once was, hit me during this time. A few tears were shed as I recalled…
Straight Outta Compton Snubbed By Academy
The Oscars are well over but the whole controversy over #OscarsSoWhite led me to view the wonderful film, Straight Outta Compton. I was surprised at how great it actually is. To say…
Book Launch of THE RUBBER FENCE
It’s official! The day has arrived for my book launch of THE RUBBER FENCE online. It’s now on sale on Amazon and will be available at other booksellers in time. Inspired by…
Dumbing Down With Donald Trump
The primaries seem to be all about dumbing down with Donald Trump. It’s been entertaining but also frightening. To think that the American public might elect Donald Trump as their…