Daily writing promptWhat job would you do for free?View all responses When I finish my second Master's degree in May, I plan to spend more time in an activity that I would do for free. I want to return to being a storyteller. I love stories, for they allow us to make the lessons we... Continue Reading →
Wondering Where My Groove Up and Went
Courbevoie, France, near Paris, June 2023 I am not as nimble and quick as I used to be. Two hours of work and suddenly I need a bed. I question how I worked hours at a time, When a little work causes me to quiver from dread. I am not ready for hibernation, So, I... Continue Reading →
Disorganization is the Thief of Time
Daily writing promptWhat could you do differently?View all responses I know that I should be better organized, but I have made a profession out of going off the cuff. Even after years of writing papers for the various degrees I have earned, I still write papers without an outline. I read the information, take out... 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 →
Letting Go of the Notion of Perfect Blogs: Blogging More Consistently in 2025
Rodin Museum, Paris, France, 2023 Like the statue, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by all that needs to be done. I find myself having long periods when I seem not to know what to write about, because my life doesn't appear as full or glamorous (dare I say perfect) as many of the bloggers I follow... Continue Reading →
Every Little Girl Should Know Joan of Arc!
Daily writing promptIf you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why?View all responses I would have liked to have a long conversation with the French legend, Joan of Arc. She was a peasant girl who felt divinely guided to lead the French Army to victory against the English attempt to conquer... Continue Reading →
Enjoy Life Gifts and Be Joyful: What Do You See?
Image credit to Kateryna Hliznitsova @ Unsplash During a conference call to discuss the ins and outs of a business model, Janet decided she needed a break from the daily grind of listening to a cast of people drone on about nothing. She excused herself, explaining that she needed to take care of an urgent... Continue Reading →
Ode to Libraries: Still Needed
The new library building is breathtaking. I can just visualize the books that are inside. Worldwide knowledge abounds in tomes, And much learning from them is implied. The suspense of which book you check out. So many books that you can't even enumerate. Speaking to others is routinely not encouraged, So, voices are lowered as... Continue Reading →
Banning Books Should be a Crime. Speak Up, America!
Bench by the Road found in Gullah Museum in Hilton Head, SC. It honors Toni Morrison and her book Beloved. Books were my salvation and my sanity as a child. Abandoned by both parents and constantly living in strangers' homes, books of all subjects helped me see that the world was bigger than my hometown.... Continue Reading →
Answering Fandango’s Provocative Question #159
Fandango asked the following question, and I felt compelled to answer it: If there are only three things in life that truly matter, what do you think they are and why did you choose those three? In no particular order, my answers to the question are: Being Loved as a Child: it is in being... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 