good-bye 2017
colourbox.com It’s the final week of 2017. A week that always feels a little surreal, with Christmas Day done and the new year [...]
life’s a beach
Sugar Beach, North Kihei Today I am writing my blog post on the lanai of our condo on Maui. Beach side, with the [...]
no doubt
quotesgram.com Doubt is often accompanied by fear, hesitation and worry. Have you ever noticed that? Has it been your experience? Doubting yourself, whether [...]
patience is a virtue
Patience. Do you have it? In a world where immediate gratification is the new norm, it is easy to be anything but patient. We don’t [...]
too busy
um-insight.net There are 40 days left in this year. Where are you on your goals or resolutions for 2017? Do you feel good [...]
me too
When I first saw the invitation on FaceBook to post “#metoo” I hesitated. What would people think? What was I revealing about myself that might [...]
rules of writing
litrejections.com I recently came upon J. K. Rowling’s 8 Rules of Writing at http://thewritepractice.com/rowling-rules-of-writing/ I made a copy of them to keep on [...]
editor in belief
writerswin.com I am editing my book manuscript these days. It’s a kind of love-hate relationship, editing. Some pages I am completely in love [...]
assess yourself
Every now and then it’s good to assess yourself. Asking questions and looking inward can help uncover things about ourselves that were there all along, [...]
life is a beautiful puzzle
scarymommy.com When I was a kid I spent many hours building puzzles, particularly at Christmas time when my parents gave them to me [...]