My office looked far better before I'd started cleaning again! Let me explain. This particular room had been a catch-all for decades. To create needed office and writing space, I’d already gone through tons of STUFF and filled bag after bag for ... Continue reading
And the Winner Is…. (Journal Giveaway)
Thank you to everyone who entered and commented for my 100th Post Giveaway! And now,(drum-roll please) the winner is... (Photo Credit) Laurie was randomly chosen by the "And the Winner Is" computer program. She will receive the C. R. ... Continue reading
Why I Write (Maybe You Should Too)
(This week I'm Celebrating My 100th Post. What is the power of our stories? (Photo Credit) This question is helping me as I evaluate my purposes for writing. I had one of those “aha” moments as I listened to a woman’s testimony. A ... Continue reading
Celebrating My 100th Post (a Story)
This is my 100th post! (This giveaway is now closed.) (Photo Credit) A number of you have let me know that you appreciate the transparency in my writing. Transparency can be intimating. I frequently pause before hitting the publish button and ... Continue reading
Happy Anniversary!!!
A couple who I consider to be my closest friends are celebrating their anniversary. Today's post is for them. (But you can read it too, if you want!) (Photo Credit) Dear friends, (Not sure how you'd feel about me using your names; ... Continue reading
How to Enjoy the View from Within
The room I recently appropriated as my writing room and office has been untouched for nearly fifty years. As I write I am surrounded by dingy walls where wallpaper has let go to reveal water-stains and cracked plaster. The once white ceiling has ... Continue reading