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
INTRODUCING JOHN DOMINICO . . .
John Dominico is a character I’ve known well for years! But I’ve known him as Louisa’s dad, an older and wiser version of the person you’ll be meeting in Love at First Sight. He’s intense, kind, and committed to family.