This week’s Storyworth prompt was what was your fondest childhood memory. I immediately thought of our family trip to Disney World. We drove to Florida in the Buick Skylark, all the windows rolled up with both of my parents smoking a lot. I cannot imagine making that drive with 2 young kids. I do remember … Continue reading Fondest childhood memory →

This week’s Storyworth writing prompt was what was your favorite toy as a child. My first memory was of my childhood bike. I can still remember seeing the bike in the window of the local newspaper office. I was 6 years old. There was a contest where you could win the bike if you sold … Continue reading My childhood bike →

I am officially hooked on Storyworth! It was a birthday gift from my husband. Here is how it works. You get an email every Monday with a writing prompt selected by the person gifting you. Respond to the email each week, and at the end of the year, all the writings are made into a … Continue reading Storyworth →

I posted a few weeks ago about my writer's block with my third book and how a friend helped me get back into writing by suggesting I write about other people's pandemic puppies. When thinking about who to write about after Quinna, I immediately thought about Sweet Pea. She was rescued by Beautiful Together Animal … Continue reading Pandemic Puppy Sweet Pea →

I started my third book this summer. The concept and title were easy - Pandemic Puppies: The good, the bad, the lovely. Next was the chapter outline. Also super easy. Then it was time to write, and I got stuck. I was lightning fast with my second book, but that was in 2019 and right … Continue reading Pandemic Puppy Quinna →

I have been very busy lately, and that my friends, is really good for my brain. I am heading up the Foster Support Team with the Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary. It is SUPER rewarding, fast-paced, and I am loving it. But no matter how busy I am, I take at least one hour to do … Continue reading Making time for self-care →

Yesterday my senior called me to share that he had gotten into trouble for leaving campus with two friends for lunch. At first, I was confused as to why this got him into trouble. Then COVID reminded me why. No leaving campus due to contact tracing. In theory, I get this. But schools are also … Continue reading Teen testing the rules →

A friend recommended the book It's Okay to Laugh by, Nora McInerny Purmort. One of the chapters is a collection of reasons she married her husband. The chapter starts with "marry someone who...." Totally stealing this idea, so thanks in advance Nora! Marry someone who loves you so much, he drags you kicking and screaming … Continue reading Marry someone who… →

I have been super busy lately, which has been great, but I have missed writing in this space. Well, this week has given me A LOT to think about, process, and write about. I need to be better about writing about my feelings. It truly is my therapy. And therapy should happen regularly. First, a … Continue reading So many thoughts →

Last week I wrote about getting "unstuck." Basically figuring out how to give my brain more to do in our totally chaotic world. Here are some developments that are helping TREMENDOUSLY! I am going back to limiting my news intake. Watching Airforce One take off from Kabul with people literally hanging on as it took … Continue reading Officially “unstuck” →