A Good Book Will Ruin a Good Night’s Sleep

Needless to say, I suffer many a night without ample sleep because I can't rest until I know the end of the story or the culprit. With bookshelves full of hardbacks and a Kindle with over a hundred books, I will be missing a lot of sleep. I have learned not to start a Daniel... Continue Reading →

Finding Comfort Amidst Suffering Isn’t Easy, But I Try

Gibbs Gardens, Ballground, GA Dealing with the aftermath of a fall in your seventies is tough, as 70-something bodies don't recuperate as fast as 20-something bodies. Nearly two months after falling in Vienna, I am still suffering from trauma to my mouth, which leaves me frustrated and uncomfortable. But life is too short to allow... Continue Reading →

I’d Love to Be Miss Marple: No Rocking Chair for Me!

Daily writing promptIf you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why?View all responses If I could be any character, I would be Miss Marple. She is a feisty older citizen who isn't sitting around knitting and waiting for her demise. I have always loved puzzles and murder mysteries,... Continue Reading →

A Murder a Day Keeps the Blahs Away

Daily writing promptDo you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you?View all responses I find that ending the day with a good murder mystery just the thing for decompressing and preparing for bed. I have had Britbox and Acorn for a couple of years now with such great shows like Vera and... Continue Reading →

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