Author: Pete Quintanilla

SETTLE DOWN, EVERYONE! THINGS WILL GET BETTER . . .  AS THEY HAVE IN THE PAST Have you ever found a word unsettling? It sticks in your head, and you can’t get rid of it? I did it again! “Unsettling”

Thinking back to earlier days, it seems I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I just wasn’t sure how to go about it. I remember writing a non-fiction piece, submitting it to a popular magazine, and being rejected. Then, months

Dear Friend – If you’re a writer, and everyone is in some form or another, you might need some prompts to develop a letter, a complaint, a record of events, a job application, a blog, or other writing project. Whether

Dear Friends, The song, “Where Is Love?” has been haunting me. I couldn’t remember where I heard it. Googling it, I was reminded that the song is from the musical, “Oliver,” which was based on Charles Dickens’ book, Oliver Twist.

REMEMBER WHEN. . . People believed in “Happily Ever After?” People knew “Where’s the Beef?” A penny saved was a penny earned? A handshake could seal a deal? And when someone told you a truth, you believed it because the

Dear Friend, I know, some people think about Valentine’s Day as just another celebration that’s not real. If you feel inclined to celebrate love, I encourage you to celebrate that in whatever way makes you happy! VALENTINE’S DAY─WHAT IS LOVE?

Dear Friend, As an author, my most important tool is words. Words comprise everything I write. Thinking of words, just the right words, takes effort. When I’m writing, sometimes I even dream of words to write as I’m waking up.

Dear Friends, By now, you’ve probably read at least a dozen blogs or notes about New Year’s resolutions. Put those aside. Try the following approaches: BE KIND By being kind, I mean it for yourself, others, and the universe. Lately,

Dear Friends, Depending on where you live, your temperature is likely above freezing─a good sign for late December. My wishes for you, as we head toward a new year, are for comfort and joy, the title of this blog. ALERT!!!

Dear Friends ~ During my month of travel to France and England, I enjoyed meeting many people and visited several vineyards. I especially looked forward to meeting Robert Eden, the inspiration behind Chateau Maris. During my research, he stood out