Writing

FREE TO GOOD HOME: PENNY

I’m a nature lover and frequently find coins along my walking paths. I save them in a “Change for Change” jar and when a ministry requests donations, I cash in the coins for the mission. People who see me outside often sometimes ask why I walk so much. Walking helps collect thoughts and organize my…

FRAUD EXPOSED!

Fake. Counterfeit. Pretenders. What’s the biggest lie you’ve been told? When you discovered the truth, how did that impact you? What about a lie you’ve told? How did that affect someone or the situation? Sometimes, I deny the truth to myself even though I know its reality. We promise, “Next time, I won’t…” or “If…

I DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING!

“This horror can’t happen! Oh, that has happened” (Ez. 27:36 MSG). I’ve recently faced some sudden changes. Some of these welcomed surprises have been out-of-the-blue. Other situations have resembled more out-of-the-black than out-of-the-blue. While I try to wrap my head around these adjustments, a story from Ezekiel reminded me that others have faced plot twists….

FREEDOM TO SHINE

This month I celebrate the freedom to experiment with various writing styles.  I post the following Haiku to represent my word of the year, YET.   YET represents what may or may not happen to me. Maybe. Maybe not, YET I will try. I’ll step into unfamiliar territory YET I’ll forge a path that best…

TADPOLES

This summer, I urge you to attend small town festivals, skip rocks, sit by a water source, and of course read. Here’s an excerpt from Tadpoles: Tiny Tales from Freshwater Adventures to get you started. Teenagers agreed to tell their stories about what they’ve discovered about life through courageous exploration. Tadpoles is close to my…

KNEE DEEP

Grab a book, a piece of fresh strawberry shortcake and take yourself to a quiet space for a literary vacation. The following excerpt comes from Knee Deep: a 9-Month Whirlpool of Handwritten Letters to the Creator, my 4th published book. Knee Deep’s back story is written in the book. It’s my most vulnerable work I…

UNTHAWED

“Shot in the Dark” is from my book Unthawed: Lessons from a Frozen Lily Pad (book #3 of 6 published so far). Unthawed includes 12 courageous stories from people (now friends) I met during a time when I lived in northern parts of the country. I invite you to read excerpts from previous books. I…

CHEVRONS

Last week, I posted my debut, Life’s Too Short for Dull Razors, Cheap Pens, and Worn-Out Underwear. The following is an excerpt from FROG Blog: Learning on a Lily Pad, book #2 of 6 published books so far. Each chapter is written in 300–500-word segments and can be read cover-to-cover or one mini chapter at…