Month: June 2014

Well, the way it started… And then… But meanwhile… So finally…

I'm finally getting through the last of my beta comments on my soon to be published mystery novel.  It has been so wonderful at the same time it's been unbelievably hard.  Yet, the final set of comments were quite the most instructive.  The first few sets, while really incredibly valuable, mostly addressed spelling, grammar and those … Continue reading Well, the way it started… And then… But meanwhile… So finally… →

I’ve Become an Embarrassment – Who Knew?

So apparently, I am a complete and utter embarrassment to my twelve-soon-to-be-thirteen year old daughter. Not that this wasn’t to be expected, but I was completely confused as to the source of the embarrassment. I mean, it’s not as if I were old, doddered around in a sweatshirt decorated with cats in a basket (no … Continue reading I’ve Become an Embarrassment – Who Knew? →

So, an Astrophysicist, a Radio Show Host and a Biologist Walk Into a Bar…

Can you name your top five childhood heroes? And Wonder Woman and Isis don’t count – I’m talking real, flesh and blood people, not comic book superheroes. I can name mine. In fact I can name quite a few more than five. And sadly, many of them have left us now. I am keenly aware … Continue reading So, an Astrophysicist, a Radio Show Host and a Biologist Walk Into a Bar… →

“Is That Even a Thing?” (How To Talk Young Even if You’re Not!)

A little Thursday funny for you, care of one of my favorite bloggers, Little Miss Menopause (aka, Stephanie Lewis). 'Cuz that's just how I roll! (Did I get that right, Stephanie?)

A Mutinous Morning – Or How I Was Forced to Walk the Plank

Nelson and I had words this morning. Well, okay, I mostly listened while he barked his dang fool head off. And if you've never been on the receiving end of a poodle scolding, you have no idea how ear-bleeding it can be. You'd think miniature poodles, being smaller dogs, would have a yappy little bark. … Continue reading A Mutinous Morning – Or How I Was Forced to Walk the Plank →

The Hero Returns (with the Elixir)… or “I’m Back”

It's true!  After over a week of radio silence, like the scary ghosts in Poltergeist, I'm back!  With a vengeance! Not sure how many of you have read the incredible book by Christopher Vogler, called "The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers", but reading it was one of those crystallizing moments in my journey as … Continue reading The Hero Returns (with the Elixir)… or “I’m Back” →