Need a reason to smile after dealing with rejection letters, frustrating revisions or lousy book reviews? We’ve all been there!
I don’t know if I’d actually send such a letter, but I … Continue reading >>
Such a sad song
When I was a little girl, I asked my late father to tell me his favorite song..."the most beautiful song you ever heard."
He thought a minute. “I guess it’d have to be ‘Red … Continue reading >>
My Lab lived a long life. She was good natured and well behaved, a sweetheart and friend to all, even cats and young children who were terrified because she was a "big dog." After getting to know this … Continue reading >>
Critters
The other day when cleaning sesame seeds and peppercorns from the plastic silverware tray, I noticed the varied assortment of forks and spoons we've collected over the years: a fork and … Continue reading >>
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
The implication is that old dogs (and old people) learn less well than the young, and that old folks are set in their ways. It's one of the oldest … Continue reading >>
My mother's hidden Hershey's bars
In the refrigerator meat drawer, way in the back under the cheese and lunch meat, I found my mother’s stash of Hershey bars. Three of them. I was probably ten … Continue reading >>
