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Taking an Inventory
It’s midyear and, for most of us, midlife. So it’s probably a good time to stop to reflect on where we’ve been and look ahead to where ...


Something New Along Our Yellow Brick Road
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” fills me with awe as I sing along in wonder of what’s really up there. Then there’s Dorothy’s unexpected ...


100 Rejections
It has been simmering on my mind for years, and now it’s a step closer to happening. I’m talking about publishing my first book...


Still Alive, Still Hiking
It was her celebratory graduation trip. After years of studying as she held down two jobs, on-going volunteer work, and a jam-packed ...


Queen Forever
I was so excited to return to the Erma Bombeck 2018 Writers’ Workshop. After all, it is the duty of the reigning monarch...


Three-Dollar Difference
It happened unexpectedly. Without a word, he dashed upstairs leaving his grandma puzzled at the kitchen table. A few minutes later Noah ...


Dogitarian
As my arms wrap around his tiny torso and I cradle him tightly, his deep brown eyes struggle to remain open as a peaceful purr settles in...


The Queen Returns!
It’s been two years since my coronation at the 2016 Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. When my daughter Julie and I returned home, I was ...


God or Jesus?
With Easter approaching, God – more specifically, Jesus – is on my mind. I must confess that for years I was more comfortable talking ...




