So glad to see March. Thank you, Mother Nature! Trees are blooming, bulbs are bursting, and cool mornings turn into warm afternoons. However, even that ever-present strong woman is flawed. Mother Nature has to taint her beauty with all that ugly yellow-green pollen causing us allergy-prone people to sneeze, blow and wheeze. Fictional characters, likeContinue reading “Strong yet Flawed and Fabulous”
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Strong Hearts – Strong Women
STRONG HEARTS – STRONG WOMEN Hello everyone! Well, she’s baaaaack — The strong woman in fiction and non-fiction. Do you know a strong woman? What words would you use to describe her? Maybe BRAVE, PASSIONATE, DRIVEN, ACCOUNTABLE, and RESPONSIBLE – just to name a few! When I write, I want a flawed protagonist who possessesContinue reading “Strong Hearts – Strong Women”
We need a Do-Over!
Happy New Year Everyone! Check out this great quote. “Don’t think there are no second chances. Life always offers you a SECOND CHANCE … It’s called TOMORROW.” —-Nicholas Sparks Since I don’t do resolutions anymore, I try to look at the New Year as a SECOND CHANCE, bringing another opportunity to accomplish a goal, toContinue reading “We need a Do-Over!”
The Latitude of Gratitude
Hi, y’all! Are you enjoying the colder weather where you are? Well, we’ve got it, like it or not, down here in Georgia. This month’s theme is obvious. Just like everyone else, we go to gratitude this time of year. However, I thought I’d stretch it a bit. Here is one definition of latitude: TheContinue reading “The Latitude of Gratitude”
Ghosts, Witches, and Monsters, Oh My!
Due to “technical difficulties,” some of you may have received this post twice. My apologies! Hello everyone! Are you having a fantastic October? I hope you have autumn-like weather where you live—such a beautiful time of year! THERE’S NOTHING TO FEAR BUT… I love this season and I love Halloween. Always have. I guess it’sContinue reading “Ghosts, Witches, and Monsters, Oh My!”
To Maintain & Sustain
Do we maintain and sustain the ones we love? Or the pieces of history in our memories? Both are to be cherished.
Do Unto Others…
Hey everyone! Hope you are staying cool during these August days of summer. Don’t know about your parents, but mine drilled The Golden Rule into my head from the time I could read. They reminded me of the biblical text whenever I acted selfishly or was jealous or you name it. Hence, I felt likeContinue reading “Do Unto Others…”
A Belated Nod
MY DAD, JOE Since I missed saluting Father’s Day, I thought I’d give a shout-out to my favorite dad! Of course, it’s my very own, who passed away over thirty years ago. Although it’s been a long time, I can still see his smile and hear his laughter. Joseph Emile Herpin, “Joe” to his friends,Continue reading “A Belated Nod”
A Row of Ducks & Katherine Nichols
Hope everyone is well and happy! It’s hot here in Georgia. How hot is it? Well, one way of putting it might be – “it’s hotter than blue blazes,” or “You could fry an on that asphalt.” Pretty stinkin’ hot!! So glad my writing keeps me in the AC! This month, I want to continueContinue reading “A Row of Ducks & Katherine Nichols”
One Bite at a Time
Ah! May! Hello everyone! It is gorgeous here in Georgia with all the flowering plants and shrubs and it’s beginning to be quite warm. I hope the scenery and climate are beautiful where you live, too. Zeroing In and Moving Forward Often, I have several stories floating around in my crazy head and it takesContinue reading “One Bite at a Time”
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