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
WHERE IS LOVE?
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
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
VALENTINE’S DAY─WHAT IS LOVE?
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?
WORDS, WORDS, WORDS: WHEN ONE WORD MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
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.
BE KIND, MIND–THE GAP, and DON’T RUN AMOK
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,
COMFORT AND JOY
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!!!
BLANKETED with. . . MANURE: HOW CHATEAU MARIS SAVED THEIR VINEYARD
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
GRATITUDE
When I was a girl, we often visited my grandparents on Thanksgiving. My mom’s dad was my favorite, as he was a talented chef and included me in his preparations. Assigned the job of removing the turkey’s stuffing, I loved
SEEING RED OVER BLACK FRIDAY?
If you’re seeing RED over BLACK Friday coming up—and doesn’t it seem to extend for a longer period every year?—You’re not alone! I’m right there with you. I’ve made my peace with peeling away the rituals that take time. After