This week's Storyworth prompt was books that have made a difference to you as an adult. Books have been super helpful in different ways throughout my adulthood. Just Mercy inspired me to become a Guardian ad Litem. A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog Named Trixie inspired me to write and publish a book about my … Continue reading Books that have made a difference →

Oh Storyworth, this writing prompt brought back some amazing memories! I have 2 live shows to share. The first is the last concert I attended before COVID. Of course, I had no idea it was going to be my last concert, but man it was a great one. My friend Rob and I love Kacey … Continue reading Musicians most liked seeing live →

This week’s Storyworth prompt was one of the most beautiful places you have been. Maybe because I am really struggling with my teen girl, I immediately thought of our trip to Guatemala. I so wish I could go back to those days when she was in a good headspace and still loved me and wanted … Continue reading One of the most beautiful places →

This week’s Storyworth prompt was asking about my longest project. After thinking for a bit, I realized that had to be graduate school. I definitely followed the metaphor of “it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” I started my Master’s program in 1996 and defended my Dissertation in 2004. Whew, that was a long time to … Continue reading Longest Project →

This week’s Storyworth prompt was what was your fondest childhood memory. I immediately thought of our family trip to Disney World. We drove to Florida in the Buick Skylark, all the windows rolled up with both of my parents smoking a lot. I cannot imagine making that drive with 2 young kids. I do remember … Continue reading Fondest childhood memory →

This week’s Storyworth writing prompt was what was your favorite toy as a child. My first memory was of my childhood bike. I can still remember seeing the bike in the window of the local newspaper office. I was 6 years old. There was a contest where you could win the bike if you sold … Continue reading My childhood bike →

I am officially hooked on Storyworth! It was a birthday gift from my husband. Here is how it works. You get an email every Monday with a writing prompt selected by the person gifting you. Respond to the email each week, and at the end of the year, all the writings are made into a … Continue reading Storyworth →

I posted a few weeks ago about my writer's block with my third book and how a friend helped me get back into writing by suggesting I write about other people's pandemic puppies. When thinking about who to write about after Quinna, I immediately thought about Sweet Pea. She was rescued by Beautiful Together Animal … Continue reading Pandemic Puppy Sweet Pea →

I started my third book this summer. The concept and title were easy - Pandemic Puppies: The good, the bad, the lovely. Next was the chapter outline. Also super easy. Then it was time to write, and I got stuck. I was lightning fast with my second book, but that was in 2019 and right … Continue reading Pandemic Puppy Quinna →

I have been very busy lately, and that my friends, is really good for my brain. I am heading up the Foster Support Team with the Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary. It is SUPER rewarding, fast-paced, and I am loving it. But no matter how busy I am, I take at least one hour to do … Continue reading Making time for self-care →