Writers, by nature, are sensitive/ sensible people. Actually, we are probably more sensitive than sensible some days. At least I am. I consider myself a pretty confident woman. I can handle most situations with grace. (I am chuckling as I wrote that last sentence!) I am overall pretty “got it together” kind of gal. (more…
A Small Town America Christmas
We could hear the chatter and laughter from the teenagers outside my daughter’s house as they finished putting the final touches on their floats. The local Christmas parade was scheduled to take place from five to seven P.M. Excitement was in the air! In such a small town, I thought the parade would be finished…
Two Faced
When I titled my book, How I Earned My Wrinkles, I never expected to anyone to ask how many wrinkles I had. Seriously, do people actually count them? I didn’t, until that question rattled in my head at three a.m. I should have titled it “How Many Wrinkle Creams Make a Wrinkle Disappear?” My husband…
Don’t Lock Your In-Laws In the Attic
As if the holidays aren’t stressful enough, your in-laws decide to spend a few days extra with you. This is not the time to tidy up the attic. You can’t just stuff them away. Do not put them in the basement either. Remember, holidays are about family, although they do seem to bring out the…
A Crappy Thanksgiving
I have horrible dreams every Thanksgiving. It was the worst holiday of my entire life. It was twenty years ago, but the memory is etched in my mind. I am a picture perfect, Hallmark kind of gal for the holidays (only). I listen to Christmas carols while I bake pies. I get dizzy on the…
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