In my year-end review process I go through my old journals to get a sense of where I was last year and five years ago. It helps me to see what my goals were, what I’ve accomplished, and where my goals changed. This year something I wrote five years ago, caught my attention. I don’t…… Continue reading What Is Bad Will Be Better Tomorrow
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To All Name Callers: Improve Your Insults (AKA Words Are Fun)
I’m tired of all the school grounds name calling that is done in the name of “discussing” politics and speaking up to protect us. Name calling is an attempt to bully or diminish someone with demeaning language. It is the least effect means of “discussion.” So I’ve decided to issue a challenge to all name…… Continue reading To All Name Callers: Improve Your Insults (AKA Words Are Fun)
The Forgotten History of the Credit Card
A beta reader questioned: Did credit cards exist in the 60’s? I found the forgotten history of the credit card fascinating. I hope you do, too.
The Development of a Puppy and a Novelist Are the Same
A puppy grows through different developmental stages. Watching him grow, I have learned that the developmental stages of a puppy and a novelist are the same.
I Surrender!
Some weeks I’ve battled the day job demons, been a caregiver, done the chores, and I’ve wrangled words on paper. By Friday, I’m done. I surrender.