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...]
Books and Friends
Books were some of my first friends. As a child, I slept with my cherished books nearby, lined up in the bookcase headboard of my bed. When my brother and I were allowed to shop the Ben Franklin store … [Read more...]
A Candidate With Integrity
So many Presidential hopefuls tossed their hats in the ring a few months ago, but, one by one, they have been pushed aside with only a few left standing. The field has been narrowed and soon we will … [Read more...]
The Princess Rx
During the course of seven weeks of radiation treatments, the oncologist suggested to me that my family should be treating me like a princess while I'm enduring the daily ordeal. He said someone … [Read more...]
One Hundred Years of Grammar
Some books that once belonged to my dad are now my treasured books. I have pleasant memories of browsing his bookshelf as a child. He didn't have a vast collection of books, but I believe that he kept … [Read more...]
A Walking Dictionary
During my teaching career, I utilized any method I could find to help children learn. I knew the more senses I could involve, the better chance that learning would take place. I taught third graders, … [Read more...]
Lunch with a Side of Drama
This week I've been in traffic with demented drivers, I've been jostled and crowded while shopping, and I've had lunch with a side of drama.At this time of year I prefer to do online shopping. It's so … [Read more...]
The Whole Truth
A recent conversation with an acquaintance about my writing led to the question of when I find time to write. My quick answer to her was that I do most of my writing in the solitude of the late … [Read more...]
