The Emergent Writer

Releasing Your Words Why Write- Part One Many people ask me about writing. They seem awed that I have produced three hundred plus pages of a fairly coherent story. “I’ve always wanted to write,” they say, then shrug their shoulders. “But I don’t think I could do what you did. I don’t know that I […]

Age Unbound

Note: I was proud of myself for finishing this blog early Friday. Normally I’m typing it Monday afternoon for my self-imposed deadline of by-midnight-Monday. A nice blog about why age doesn’t matter, done well before time. Yay me! But I forgot to post it. So, maybe age does matter? No. I probably would’ve forgotten it […]

Shadow Love

I love a shadow. Many people over the ages have loved where they do not fully understand. Few of us would claim to totally grasp the complexities and nuances of our loved ones souls. These past few decades, though, have seen the rise of a generation of what I call shadow lovers: families of children […]

Gifts

GIFTS It’s September, and a multi-tasking woman’s heart turns to…Christmas. I like to start buying gifts early, because I love giving them. I enjoy finding just the right thing, something that brings pleasure, something they wouldn’t perhaps have bought for themselves. Unfortunately, it’s harder to find unique gifts on a budget. Often what I can […]

Getaway Weekend, Special Needs Style

Getaway Weekend, Special Needs Style Several of our friends and acquaintances went on luxurious cruises this past summer. Some went to the beach numerous times. One couple toured Italy. I’m not jealous. Bruce and I are staying at the Residence Inn for three days this weekend. It’s only five miles from our house, but there’s […]

Becoming a BlogALot

Becoming a BlogALot They tell me I’m supposed to blog regularly. A minimum of AT LEAST once a week, they say. Much better if it’s every day. (The identity of “they” sounds like a good blog topic to me. But, I digress.) The idea is if people know they will see something fresh every time […]