Tag Archives: Writing
Unrequited #3 – Fair Winds
Many of you know I’ve been working on a memoir for the last couple of years. My working title is Unrequited. As you might guess from the title, the book is about unrequited love. I’ve had many loves in my … Continue reading
Memoir Tidbit #1 – Kiss Me Much
Funny how working on a memoir can trigger memories. It’s as if writing about my life events fertilizes the soil of my soul, opening my mind and heart to stimuli that brings new memories to bloom. With the first notes … Continue reading
Cheerleader Wanna-Be
Almost exactly a year ago, I wrote another post about my awkwardness in a gym fitness class I attend at University Hospital Fitness Center: Flight of the Flamingo – Or Not. In yesterday’s class, I once again laughed at myself … Continue reading
Tiny Assassins
Today, I’m sad that Charlie Kirk, a young man who was a father and a husband, was shot and killed solely because someone didn’t like what he said. I edited out the second half of that sentence because as of … Continue reading
Review of The Magical Red Kimono
My friend and fellow author, Kathleen Rodgers, posted an insightful review of The Magical Red Kimono on her blog last night. After receiving and reading her copy of my book, she told me she was going to post a review … Continue reading
Now Available on Amazon – The Magical Red Kimono
The Magical Red Kimono tells the story of Sachi and Jubie, two little girls who discover that magic can happen when they embrace their differences. Inspired by characters from Jan Morrill’s historical fiction, The Red Kimono, The Magical Red Kimono features Sachi … Continue reading
Gaman (For the Next Four Years)
I’m sad. I’m in shock. I’m disappointed. I’m fearful. I’ve set aside a long blog post that spilled much of what I’m feeling today because: So, I’ve been reflecting on gaman, the Japanese philosophy of endurance. How am I going … Continue reading
Tuscany: Day (I’ve Lost Count)
This must be Day 6 or 7. The facts that I’ve lost count and have not had time to blog demonstrates the fullness and richness of the days I’ve spent in Tuscany. Remember back on Day 1, I talked about … Continue reading
Tuscany Days 2 & 3: Autumn
We’ve been so busy the last couple of days I haven’t gotten much writing done. As beautiful as Tuscany is, this is after all, a writers’ retreat. So, the writing I have done in the last two days has been … Continue reading
Day 24: Awe-someness
I’m sitting at DFW Airport with 7 hours to wait before I meetup with my writer friends with whom I’ll be traveling to Italy for an 8-day writers’ retreat at Poggio al Casone, a winery bed & breakfast. I’ve been … Continue reading
