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What’s in a Name?
I’ve been told that Mom and Dad considered naming me after the next female’s name who came on the radio they were listening to one
Ah, to be a writer
Haunted by characters demanding to have life Dialogue swirling in your head Settings flashing before your eyes Conflict churning in your gut Dreams, night
Making Changes
I am constantly making changes around my house because I have so many interests and so many collections. My husband just “goes with the flow”
Holiday Memories
I love the winter holidays: Thanksgiving and Christmas. The best part about them, for me, is getting together with family and friends. Gifts and cards
Done With Summer
Okay, maybe it’s only the beginning of August, but I’m done, done, done with summer! My favorite seasons are spring and fall. I could savor
Never Too Old For Fun
Last night was Carnival Night at the local senior center I volunteer with. So many people turned out! It was wonderful. We did this a
Writing Exercises
A Most Unusual Friendship
WORDS TO USE: troll – candy – skunk – gasp – yellow Stefano gave a squeaky greeting as he ambled down the riverbank toward his
The Secret
WORDS TO USE: leprechaun – polish – spider – giggle – orange Larry hated March. It was St. Patrick’s Day that really annoyed him. The
Making an Effort
WORDS TO USE: cupid – eggplant – gopher – sing – green Gerald needed to get back in Gracie’s good graces, since this was the
Seriously?
WORDS TO USE: snowman – chili- pony – crying – red “Mommie! Mommie!” Abigail cried out as she ran into the kitchen. “Come quick!” Amanda
Moms!
WORDS: friend – chocolate – gopher – sneeze – thorn Godfrey loved, loved, loved chocolate. Not that he would ever, ever, ever tell anyone—especially his
Her Annual Nightmare
WORDS: ghost – bacon – turkey – growl – corn Thanksgiving had turned into Abby’s worst nightmare. She looked forward to it from January 1—after