Today I did something I wasn’t sure I’d ever do again. I crossed the finish line of a 5K race. Admittedly, I walked the whole thing, but I was still overwhelmed with gratitude to God for walking beside me on this journey of recovery for the past 5 years. Less than 24 hours before my … Continue reading Learning to Walk Again
It all started with a book called The Blue Chair. It was an ordinary looking book, just a simple hardback with a light blue cover and a white diamond pattern in the background. I didn’t even notice it at first among tables of dishes, dusty floral arrangements, and an old brown recliner leaning haphazardly to … Continue reading The Mystery of The Blue Chair
I’m a stickler for routine. I’m the first to admit, spontaneity is not my forte. In fact, I can be downright stubborn about making sure my morning goes according to plan. It helps set the tone for my whole day, and it’s a system I’ve used for years. Step 1: Coffee I prefer caramel flavored … Continue reading My Morning Routine
"Writing is healing. You don't need to set out to heal yourself; it happens naturally as you allow yourself to write your truth." ( from Writing Your Legacy: The Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Life Story) I have often said that writing is my therapy. I have experienced the healing power of writing firsthand, both … Continue reading Book Review: Writing Your Legacy
I recently decided to dust off the old manuscript (or open the old google doc, as the case may be), and revisit the novel I began researching and writing back in 2019. If you've followed my story for very long, you know that I had just began my serious writing journey and had three self-published … Continue reading Getting Reacquainted with Alice
“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” (Edgar Allan Poe) I’ve had a dark green, hardcover copy of The Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe on my bookshelf for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, this particular … Continue reading Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Review
I fell in love when I first saw your pic on Facebook.That sweet face and those dark eyes had me, but I should have known you were trouble. Looks can be deceiving, as I would soon learn. You were a wild man from the start, fast and loud, barking and bounding through the living room … Continue reading A Top Shelf Dog
It's been quite awhile since I've posted anything. Between recovering from a brain hemorrhage and documenting that journey in my last book, navigating a global pandemic, building a new house and moving, and life and work in general, writing unfortunately fell to the wayside. I have journaled faithfully over the past few years (including an … Continue reading Beginning Again
At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen. (Isaiah 60:22, NLT) My first book, Kentucky Family, was an experiment, really... a chance to see if I could actually accomplish the goal of writing a book, plus preserve some priceless family memories. My second book, Waverly, was the book I always wanted to … Continue reading Draft 1 Complete!
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