Somedays I'm so tired of reading news articles about the war, the threat of recession, the next boost in gas prices and countless stories about murder, mayhem, and the electing...
I spent the weekend with friends up in Cape Canaveral and had a wonderful time splashing in the crashing waves of the ocean and swimming in the pool. What a great way to...
We're sharing our hidden talents and secret skills this week over at Babes in Bookland. I've posted already and am looking forward to what Leanne, Rhonda, Karen, Traci,...
I haven't seen the movie Bucket List and it wasn't until I saw the first ads for it that I even heard the term. Bucket List -- the things you want to do before you kick...
For everyone who says that we don't have seasons in Florida, allow me to alter your impression. We have tourist season, hurricane season, spring break season, mini-lobster...
Whatever you imagine it's like to be published . . . Well, let's just say you might not want to hold on to those ideas too tightly. There are a lot of myths and...
My parents used to throw wonderful dinner parties. Okay, Dad hosted, but to be honest, Mom did all the work most of the time. I remember Dad's colleagues and their...
I've been sort of lax on my blogging, but since I linked you to cute manatee pictures and a feel good story, I hope you forgive me. It's been a crazy busy week,...
Maybe it's me, but I don't think I can blog about anything more interesting today than the recent rescue of a baby manatee. The pictures of the little calf are too cute....
This week over at Babes in Bookland, we're discussing tools, equipment, methods, or anything else we might use to save time while writing. I was recently introduced to a...
Note to store proprietors: If customers walk into your establishment and the first thing they notice isn't your stock but the overwhelming stench of stale cigarettes --...
I returned to Florida yesterday after a whirlwind trip to the Northeast. My younger nephew graduated high school Monday night. Way to go, J! Often when I make a...
That's the question we're answering this week on Babes in Bookland. So many possibilities to ponder. Hope you'll join us. Click here to visit the Babes!
Nineteen years ago my family was eagerly anticipating the birth of my second nephew. He arrived in August, several weeks ahead of schedule. I remember the first time...
This past weekend, I saw two separate news stories about classic rock 'n roll bands replacing their lead singers. Sure, that rates no more than a shrug with a lot of...
It's starting to heat up in the Keys. On our walks, I've noticed that Nat and Pyxi don't care much for the higher temperatures. I decided to help them stay cooler by...
Sorry to be behind on blog posts. I was away on a day job-related conference late last week and didn't return home until yesterday evening. The first hour or so home...
Love dolphins and other marine mammals? Allow me to introduce you to a new blog in the blogosphere. Dolphin Research Center, a nonprofit marine mammal education and...
There are several merchants who love me this morning. My bank account . . . not so much. I should never have taken my Visa card out of my wallet and gone anywhere near...
This week, we're holding a mini-writing workshop over at Babes in Bookland. Each Babe will pick her own topic. I can't wait to read what everybody has to say on...
I bought a new wireless phone this week. It's probably more correct to say that I bought a gadget that's part phone, part professional organizer, part computer,...
Everybody has one of those days every once in awhile. I'm having one of those weeks. Case in point, I actually first composed this blog post last night but before I...
By this time tomorrow night, America will have a new Idol, and I'll be short a blog topic each week. It was the best of times, and the worst of times. A season of...
This week on Babes in Bookland, we chat about what makes a writer neurotic. Sometimes I wonder what doesn't! It's almost a necessary part of the creative process --...
Friends, I am by no means a fashionista. Puhleeze! The acceptable work attire for my day job is jeans, a t-shirt and sandals. I wear Crocs or sneakers almost...