Because some of you asked... She cried when we sang happy birthday to her. I never cry when people sing "Happy Birthday" to me. Usually, I smile and soak it in. But this was not a normal birthday celebration. This was a song sung by some well-dressed women who had just attended a nice ladies luncheon - and some women in orange jail garb. Let me back up a minute. A few months ago, I agreed to speak to some women in Oklahoma for their monthly ladies luncheon. When I agreed, they invited Keep Reading...
A Few of My Favorite Things – And I Think They’ll Become Yours Too
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens. I grew up singing those words along with Julie Andrews but now I have my own list of favorite things. To those who read my words and follow my blog, I’m going to do something different and new. The next few weeks, are going to be hectic for me and I am going to be working on some new writing projects so I’m going to step away from blogging for a few weeks. During my time away, I’m going to share a few Keep Reading...
What “THE TOILET” Taught Me
My husband said that I’m telling everyone about THE TOILET but I’m not. I’ve told a few people close to me but I haven’t told everyone – until now! Now, I want to tell everyone. Last week, my husband and I rented a house with three other couples and can I just say I think it is a great idea to go on vacation with people you don’t know well if you are a writer? Why? Because it gives you lots of new blogging fodder. Like stories about a mother who makes a sacrifice for her unprepared daughter Keep Reading...