Happy New Year!

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Holiday Greetings

I’ll be taking time off until after the New Year–to prepare for the holidays, edit/format my website, work on writing projects with a deadline, and generally prioritize life. I may drop in on you-all as you enjoy your holidays, but mostly I’ll be regenerating. I wish you a wonderful season, safe and filled with family. … Continue reading →

Have Santa Call Your Kids!

As we take time off of writing to spend with family, here’s a site you want to share with your kids over this holiday: DialMyCalls is a wonderful website that has a special Christmas offer for kids who want to hear from Santa. Read on: Free Santa Calls This Christmas This Christmas we have a great gift for … Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving Week!

I wish you and all yours a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy your family and friends, take some time to rest. While you’re enjoying your turkey dinner (or talking Turkey with family), vote on this poll and then see if how you define ‘turkey’ is like others: Here are last year’s responses: I’ll see you around … Continue reading →

Veterans, I Salute You

I know I’m a day late for Veteran’s Day but I didn’t want to post on top of Jacquie Biggar’s wonderful new book, My Girl.  *** As many of you know, I have two wonderful children who will both one day be veterans. So today, albeit late, I salute them and all others who have … Continue reading →

Happy Independence Day and Happy Canada Day!

It’s America’s birthday and I’m celebrating. My Army Sergeant son is in Japan–Okinawa. My Navy LT CDR daughter’s in the DC area. I thank both of them and all those soldiers who fought for America’s uncertain future so long ago. God be with all of us. I’m publishing this post on July 1st instead of … Continue reading →

Wonderful Vacation to Southeast Asia!

I am finally back from my international trip where I visited three areas, four hotels, and took a gazillion trains. The background: My daughter and I went to Okinawa Japan where my son is stationed with the Army to celebrate his birthday and decided to also visit the main island of Japan and South Korea. … Continue reading →

I’m Traveling

May 11th-24th I’m taking a trip with my daughter to visit my son who is stationed in Okinawa with the Army. We’ll spend two weeks traveling the area. I haven’t done this in fifty years (when I traveled through the old Soviet Union and Europe) and am beyond excited!  Continue reading →