I have a confession to make. I’m a people pleaser. I like to say yes and do things that make people happy. But the truth is, people pleasers tend to make terrible writers. Writers have to be [...]
February is known for an abundance of hearts and declarations of love. Love can be amazing and wonderful. It can also be terribly painful and heartbreaking. Love means being patient, forgiving, [...]
January blog posts are pretty much mandatory for me, even if my posts may be sorely lacking throughout the rest of the year. The month of January is a time of renewal and a chance for a fresh [...]
I’ve always enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a time of lighthearted celebration with cheerful green attire, festive parties, and good luck wishes. An additional reason might be that it’s a [...]
It’s January once again, a time to prepare for the new year and set goals. My faithful blog followers might remember that I typically choose a motivational word or phrase to focus on each year. I [...]
Years ago, I bought some decorative ducklings for Easter. In the midst of packing and unpacking for multiple moves, the little ducks had been lost and found more than once. We’d been in our [...]
Well, it’s January again—one of the most productive months of the year for me. It’s that time of year when many people set goals to get healthier, save money, improve intellectually [...]
In early December, we visited a tropical-themed restaurant on the beautiful island of Kauai. While waiting for our table, we took a seat next to a Christmas tree and a strategically arranged [...]
Our golden retriever Tebow passed away six months ago. His passing left a huge, empty space, and hardly a day goes by that we don’t think of him. Those thoughts have intensified as we [...]
One reason I enjoy traveling is because I love to learn. Writers are inherently curious and want to know about everything. Sometimes in my travels I’m exposed to new things, while on other [...]
