“Goin’ to the Chapel and We’re…”

“Goin’ to the chapel and we’reGonna get married…” I can’t count how many times in the past two weeks I’ve had people singing these lyrics as they’re passing by me. But each time they do, it’s a reminder that, yes, it is getting closer. In fact, it’s just under three weeks away. I briefly mentioned

Time to Return

It’s been a long time. Too long since I last wrote a post. So much has happened… • I have written a YA book that is currently being read and critiqued by friends. • The process of publication and all that is involved is currently occupying some of my free time. • Establishing writing goals

A Part of the Picture

I took some time to relax by the water yesterday. There was quite a pretty spot with the sun shining through the foliage, casting a play of shadows and light on the rocks and water. For you, a fellow blogger looking in from the outside, it would be easy to assume that all around me

That Annoying, Berating Voice-A Personal Testimony on Turning it Off

Today, a group of us were asked to write a personal proverb. We had five minutes to jot it down. I sat there, thinking. Maybe I should write this? No, that’s not particulatly profound. Maybe I should write a proverb about this, but how to word it in a meaningful way? I continued thinking, the

The Barrette

Last Friday night, I cried. I’ve been doing a lot of that lately as I’m realizing more and more that my youngest one is launching off into the world of adulthood, whether I’m ready or not. But the reason I cried that Friday night was because of a faux diamond barrette. The silvery clasp has

A Birthday He’ll (We’ll) Never Forget

April 28th was my son’s nineteenth birthday. The morning starts off in usual fashion- a “good morning” greeting; a “happy birthday” wish; a quick prayer and then an admonition to be safe on the roads. I then leave for work at the dark hour of 5:40. Two-and-a-half hours later, I walk out of the wrapper