Category Archives: Life Observations

A Little Help Please

I am in the prepping stages of a dystopian series I plan to start in March and would like some input (let’s call it online brainstorming). What is the one thing you don’t believe people should make money off and … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Cheesecakes

As I’m sure many of you can tell from my last few blogs, I love to cook, especially during the holidays. One of the things I’ve been asked to bring to the Thanksgiving table over the years is cheesecake. I … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving

It’s that time of year in the US when most of us put ourselves in a food coma while spending time with family and friends. So to everyone in the US, Happy Thanksgiving. And to everyone else, enjoy your weekend … Continue reading

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I Think I Missed the Memo

I love to cook. The first thing I do when I purchase a new cookbook is to go through the recipes and, using scraps of paper, bookmark the first ones I want to try. Sure, the cookbooks look a bit … Continue reading

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Cookie Time

As I am slowly putting away my Halloween decorations, I am stocking up on essentials for the next season. Cookie Season! My oldest daughter is coming over on Friday and together we will get a jump on the cookie baking. … Continue reading

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She’s making a list

When I was young, the arrival of the Christmas catalogs were a magical time. I remember spending hours pouring over the pages, circling the items I wanted. For my children, they enjoyed the Christmas ads. I’d pick up the circulars … Continue reading

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Circle of Trust

Writers, like all creative people, tend to be a secretive bunch. We don’t always like folks to look at our work while it is in progress, usually because it is ugly and we know it needs some work. But we … Continue reading

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November 11th

99 years ago. 10 million dead. On the 11th Day of the 11th Month at the 11th hour, the first World War came to an end. Sadly, the armistice didn’t stop the dying as many of the wounded succumbed in … Continue reading

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Arizona Copper Art Museum, Part 4

I’m sure some of you are ready for me to move along, so I’m certain a few of you will be happy to know this is the last post on the Copper Museum. And, while I often draw upon history … Continue reading

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The Vacation Begins

This last August, the hubbinator’s bosses finally allowed that the employees could start scheduling their vacation time for the year. Yes, you heard that right. The company was supposed to move locations and so no-one was allowed to take time … Continue reading

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