Category Archives: Life Observations

I’m Wishing…

Maybe I’ve spent too much time being an adult and handling my adult responsibilities. Or maybe the calling to be a writer is stronger than being a scientist. Either way, I’ve decided I want to run away from home. Where … Continue reading

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Sometimes You Just Need to Kick Yourself in the Booty

I never considered myself lazy or a procrastinator. And yet, as I try to discipline myself into writing more books, I see that is exactly what I am. Okay, I’m obstinate and stubborn too, but those things usually work in … Continue reading

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A Walk in the Wildlife

I am up early to walk the dog before going to work. With the warm weather, I’ve had more encounters with wildlife. I’m sure part of the issue is that the Godzilla El Niño never materialized and they’re looking for … Continue reading

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Authors in Bloom Blog Hop

Hello to everyone! It’s time for the Authors in Bloom blog hop. Make sure you leave a comment with your email address so you can be entered in the grand prize. I love gardening, but living in Phoenix, we usually … Continue reading

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Hitting Traffic

I admit it, I’m very spoiled. I commute to work before most folks are awake and when I am off work, I travel in the opposite direction of most folks. But then there is Thursday, when I have to drive … Continue reading

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I Found Him in Time to Lose Him

Many, many  years ago, we got rid of our satellite TV and switched to streaming Netflix. I love Netflix although the Might ‘Zon is doing it’s best to destroy it’s competition, and I’m not giving it up. And that’s not … Continue reading

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Getting Reamed

I always am horrified by the amount of paper I run through per book. After all, I publish mostly ebooks, no paper necessary. Except there is. I print a copy for my critique partners. I print a copy for me … Continue reading

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13 Years Old This Month

My puppy is 13 years old this month. Although we still go for our daily walks and Bear is starting to swim again, I am concerned that is limping is more pronounced. Bear is my dog. He chases all cats away and … Continue reading

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A Writer’s Life

There are times I wish I never started writing. It’s a bit like learning magic, suddenly you know all the tricks and the illusion is lost. Of course, I have favorite authors who make me forget I know the tricks … Continue reading

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Fun Olde Tymes

This past Saturday, we managed to take our two daughters and one’s boyfriend to the Ren Faire way over on the other side of town. During the drive, we managed to talk about health insurance and, of course, there was … Continue reading

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