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Friday Field Trip:                     A&W Root Beer
Friday Field Trips, Us, Now and Then

Friday Field Trip: A&W Root Beer

A similar event happened to me at my friend Joan’s house, although it was sloe gin fizzes and her sweet father who called my parents. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: A&W Root Beer

Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery
Friday Field Trips, Us, Now and Then

Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery

Libby’s story of how she spent the morning of September 11 is very nearly my story. Again, writing what I know. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: City Cafe’ & Bakery

Meet Libby & Claire Again: The Start of an Emotional Sequel
Us Again, Us, Now and Then

Meet Libby & Claire Again: The Start of an Emotional Sequel

Here’s a peek at the first chapter of a short sequel to my novel, Us, Now and Then. I hope … Continue reading Meet Libby & Claire Again: The Start of an Emotional Sequel

Friday Field Trip : Cal-State University, Fullerton
Us, Now and Then

Friday Field Trip : Cal-State University, Fullerton

The fictional Claire Jordan, was by no means a stellar high school student. But luckily, she realized she needed a way out of Carson City that held at least some promise. Continue reading Friday Field Trip : Cal-State University, Fullerton

What’s my biggest challenge?
What I'm writing...

What’s my biggest challenge?

Staying focused. I rely on routines and habits for meals and exercise. Coffee. Elliptical & some PT/yoga before breakfast. Then … Continue reading What’s my biggest challenge?

A little heads-up for my readers
Us, Now and Then, What I'm writing...

A little heads-up for my readers

Another National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has come and gone with nowhere near a full-blown novel to show for it. It seems what I have written is a short sequel–perhaps even an extended epilogue–to my 2020 novel “Us, Now and Then.” Continue reading A little heads-up for my readers

Practice. Practice. Practice.
Healthy Habits for Happy Humans, What I'm writing...

Practice. Practice. Practice.

Why do you blog? Prompt for September 3, 2023 Like the old joke… “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” … Continue reading Practice. Practice. Practice.

What fear have I conquered?
What I'm writing...

What fear have I conquered?

I think we’ve already established I’m not a brave person. You won’t catch me bungy-jumping, skydiving, or downhill skiing, but… … Continue reading What fear have I conquered?

Bloganuary Challenge #7: A short poem about rain
What I'm writing...

Bloganuary Challenge #7: A short poem about rain

Welcome rain splashes
sloshes on arid streets and sidewalks Continue reading Bloganuary Challenge #7: A short poem about rain

Why do you write?
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Why do you write?

Because by writing I learn what I really think. That’s the big meta reason. Continue reading Why do you write?

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