My initial impression of a new place is something I seldom forget. When a place is mentioned, my first impression shows up in my memory. A first impression works like a word association for me. Name a … [Read more...]
Word Collections
Some words have beautiful meanings, others have a intriguing sound when spoken. Still others can cause a person to shed a tear or recoil in anger. I love them all.Writing makes me happy because words … [Read more...]
Valued Connections
Like most writers, I've loved to write since I was a child. When I took a creative writing class in high school, I had an outlet for the ideas crammed in my head. Then as an undergrad, a writing … [Read more...]
Make Me Invisible
My daughter asked what I intended to wear to an event I was hostessing. It was going to be a large group, and I had many details to attend to concerning food, tables, and decor. She was considering … [Read more...]
5 Things That Make Me Grouchy
I'm sure no one wants to see my grouchy face. I try to ward off the grouchies by keeping a positive attitude, but it doesn't always work.I know I should keep quiet if I have nothing nice to say. I … [Read more...]
Holy Jackhammer
If you've ever been involved in new home construction or home remodeling, you know how nerve-racking either can be. After living in the same house for 24 years, we decided to build a house from the … [Read more...]
If You’re a Bibliophile, Admit It
Some people think it's weird. I think it's perfectly normal to be reading more than one book at a time. If it makes sense to have students study seven different subjects during the school day, then it … [Read more...]
A Planner by Another Name
Ever since the beginning of the new year my journal has been staring at me from across the room. I think it has been questioning my loyalty. That's because my eye has been wandering. Yes, I've been … [Read more...]
Southern Writers Magazine
Today I'm a guest at Southern Writers Magazine, and I couldn't be more excited to be included. After working in public education for twenty-two years, I began a new life as a writer. Of course, that … [Read more...]
Bridges and Trolls
On a recent road trip I crossed an interesting, yet disconcerting, bridge across the Ohio River. My sister was with me, and we approached the bridge after dark. There was a toll … [Read more...]
