Water for Camels

One of the toughest jobs I ever held was that of Child Sexual Abuse Investigator. For many years, I listened,, while boys and girls of differing ages opened up to me about the theft of their innocence by a trusted adult. Exposed to the underbelly of unnatural human atrocities, my world quickly darkened. The experience … Continue reading The Last Straw

Our lives have been held captive by a hidden disease. Each day, seems to bring some terrible news into our lives. People are scared. Some people are afraid to leave their houses and walk down the street. Others avoid certain high trafficked areas. Those activities that normally bring us joy have been curtailed due to … Continue reading The Hidden Disease

The Boy in the Basement: my first novel was such a learning experience for me. Believe it or not, I worked on the manuscript for over 3 years. But, I finally completed the final chapters during self quarantine. After looking at traditional publishing avenues, I made the controversial decision to publish it through Kindle for … Continue reading Finally…The Novel!

Four months ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the first confirmed coronovirus case in the US. There are now 1.6 million confirmed cases and 97,906 deaths. The last three months, most of us have been in virtual lock down, with mandatory mask laws and recommendations to stay home. The world is opening … Continue reading Hanging on a Low Limb

In preparing for Mother's Day this year, I called my mom and asked her if she had her heart set on anything special. I wanted her to be happy and to know how much she means to me. Of course, she gave her usual answer. "I don't need anything, dear. Just to see you." I … Continue reading Love Does Hard Things

I am lost in a mirror universe. An extrovert by nature, I suddenly find myself thrust into an introvert's world due to the pandemic rules. The tables of my world have turned and I am at a loss. Sometimes, on a lazy Sunday like today, I wonder what I can do, this day, to cope. … Continue reading Feeling Lost

I have the utmost respect and admiration for those in the medical and health fields. They are responding without fail to an invisible enemy. Risking their lives every day to care for those who have been stricken with the COVID 19 virus. Often working long and treacherous hours, these heroes rise daily to the call. … Continue reading Answering the Call

Today, in Alabama, we brace for what the Weather Channel called a Particularly Dangerous System, scheduled to bring storms all day ( one building upon the other) which will include: hail, high winds, and long track tornados. I've been keeping the Weather Channel running in the background while I completed laundry, worked on my novel, … Continue reading Getting a Clear Signal

I want to unhook myself from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all other social media sites. Every single day there are more and more posts about the worldwide crisis. I'm not talking about valid informational sites with solid research behind them. I'm not even talking about the funny memes and the pictures that make me smile. … Continue reading What Does It All Mean?