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!
Hanging on a Low Limb
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
Love Does Hard Things
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
Feeling Lost
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
Answering the Call
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
Getting a Clear Signal
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
