A year of courage and possibilities: My words for 2024

While I usually choose my word of the year much earlier, in 2024 it’s taken longer than I expected. In fact, I’ve finally settled on two words rather than one but they’re linked. First is “courage.” Knowing already this year holds changes and challenges, I need the...

My new year in life and writing

Hello, 2024! With two new planners, a new writing planning notebook and several desk and wall calendars, as far as organization and time management go, I’m more than set for this new year. However, a new year isn’t only about planning day-to-day activities. For me,...

Warm holiday wishes & looking for the good in 2023

As we near the end of another year and much in our world continues to be in turmoil, I’m trying to focus on good things that have happened for me in 2023. I hope you can do the same and celebrate blessings large or small. Lake life Our new lakeside cottage is a...

Living with hope, my word for 2023

When I chose ‘hope’ as ‘my word’ for 2023, I had no idea how relevant it would be. However, I also didn’t anticipate the challenges of living my life with hope throughout a succession of difficult months. On X (formerly Twitter) recently, another author asked...

Three things making my life better

Between writing and family, the past few weeks have been more than a little chaotic here. However, amidst what’s felt like constant change and upheaval, I’m trying to focus on what makes my life better. I hope “my three things” encourage you to think about good things...