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On Writing
“My words sound better coming from my hands than from my mouth.”
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Traveling, Friendship, and Touring America…before it’s too late
It’s been an interesting summer. Fun times catching up with old friends and revisiting favorite places. My DH (darling husband) an I now travel full time in our 5th wheel and are striking off the places we need to see … Continue reading
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What’s in a name?
I recently had a visit from a long time friend I had not seen in several years. During the catch-up phase of our conversation, she informed me she had rescued two dogs. Being a dog lover myself, of course, I … Continue reading
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Courage
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” ― Anais Nin Seriously, do you know what constitutes courage? Some people think of it as the absence of fear. Some people say it is the ability to face the … Continue reading
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Memories
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” ― Dr. Seuss The other day I was asked about my fondest memory as a child. Tough question. I have so many memories of a … Continue reading
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A day late, but not short.
Sometimes you have to know when to retreat, regroup and let go. The next thing is moving forward. What doesn’t destroy us only makes us stronger. I find this to be so true. So much for writing horror novels. Although … Continue reading
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Moving
Yes, it is time. This week I started submitting a completed, edited, novel to agents. I am actively looking for representation of my manuscript, The Dybbuk Box. The time has come, I believe to move forward and pursue with vigor … Continue reading
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Writing from the heart
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupery This advice comes under the admonition of “write what you know”. Some of the best and worst … Continue reading
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It’s All in Your Head
“The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their minds.” ― Albert Schweitzer Yes, it is often a case of mind over matter, except when our actions do not … Continue reading
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