My friend and I are trying to spur each other into writing more often. We have a list of concepts that are meant to give us a jump start. Pleasant? I know what I think of as pleasant. Cozy. Comforting. Carefree. But, I had to look up the definition. pleas·ant /ˈplez(ə)nt/ adjective 1. giving a […]
A Generation Between
September 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
I wrote this many years ago…and it is still so true. Dear Children, It comes down to the difference between parenting and grandparenting. Without blaming myself as a parent, I understand the difficulties of parenting: showing love versus giving guidance; giving direction without giving orders; teaching values without imposing ideology. When you were born I […]
Writing is a Sometime Thing
November 6, 2015 by 2 Comments
I am not a professional writer. Although I will claim some expertise in expressing myself, some ease and familiarity with words and their patterns, and certainly a rudimentary knowledge of grammar and its rules, that doesn’t elevate me to the status of professional. I have been a professional in business. I have been a professional […]
Travel Connections
January 22, 2014 by 8 Comments
I have difficulty writing when I can’t reach the Internet. After all, is it really happening if I can’t post it? Is it real if I can’t share it? Did I really live it if I can’t communicate it? Social media makes traveling alone a pleasure (or certainly tolerable). Whatever I see or do, I […]
En la Playa
January 6, 2014 by 4 Comments
When I leave the country it is difficult to stay focused on my duties. After all, I have new duties…relaxing…trying to communicate in a foreign language…chatting with the villagers…deciding where to have my next meal…walking the beach… All this to say that I will perhaps be recycling some popular posts from the past for the […]
Why I Write
August 24, 2013 by 2 Comments
(This is posted as a page on my menu. When I read it this a.m. I wondered, does anyone look at the pages? Do you all know why I write? Well, I’m putting it out there again.) ***************** “This is not a letter but my arms around you for a brief moment.” Katherine Mansfield Writing […]
I just can’t help myself!
January 25, 2012 by 4 Comments
In reading blogs this a.m. (Hooray, I have internet), I pulled up Year-Struck. She is always a delight, and this morning was not different. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I am writing with the only real purpose being to guide you to her wonderful commentary on increasing blog traffic, If you want […]
Maybe…Maybe Not
January 18, 2012 by 6 Comments
I can make a mountain out of a molehill when it comes to responsibility. It’s my job to take care of everything for everyone within my sphere, whether it’s needed or not. It comes from a place of love. And perfectionism. And control. With this sort of attitude, it shouldn’t surprise you that I can […]
My New Job
December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’ve taken on a volunteer job. It’s a post I created for myself and so I had time to envision great, selfless, helpful work that would go undone if I didn’t step into the breach. My chest and my ego puffed up to such an intolerable size that I felt overcome with the joy of […]
Round Trip Journey to My Dark Side
November 12, 2011 by 10 Comments
Who knew that my current purpose in life, writing, could lead me so far afield. I should recognize by now when I am off-center. After all, I’ve gained another three pounds, taken 4 weeks to paint three rooms (not finished yet) and shopped for and returned at least 5 items to TJ Maxx. Even a […]
