We recently moved into a beautiful new place in a lovely neighborhood and intend on staying for a long time. The last month, as quickly as that time has passed, has been all about home improvement. With that being said, I wanted to assure you, […]
Sangria is a popular, refreshing beverage with a rich history that dates back centuries. This fruity and wine-based concoction originated in Spain, making it an integral part of Spanish culture and cuisine. The word “sangria” itself is derived from the Spanish word “sangre,” meaning blood, […]
Do I begin with the food in Italy? The wine? Do I write about one event out of many? Focus on one city out of dozens? Write about the many train excursions and adventures? It’s difficult to narrow down exactly what to write about, so […]
Amazon Prime comes around not once a year but twice! While some may think it’s overkill, I think of the impending holidays and rising prices. October 11-12th is the perfect time to start (and possibly complete) your holiday shopping. *This post contains affiliate links for […]
I’m attempting Writer’s Digest’s Flash Fiction February (#FlashFictionFeb) prompts to start exercising that creative writing brain. I’ve been in super-edit mode the last couple of months, so I thought it would be a challenging and fun exercise. I’m not really a fiction writer, so that’s […]
Happy New Year, everyone! As many of you already know, I am publishing my first book on January 25th! I’m very excited about this book release. After almost four years in the making, Swipe Write will finally be out in the world, on people’s kindles, […]
I wouldn’t say I like Disney as in Disneyland, Disney the company, and the related, and I have no desire to ever go to Walt Disney World. Disney Springs was close enough. I felt this way even before I worked with Disney. The disdain just […]
Life changes, whether wanted or not, are stressful. I’ve read somewhere that moving and changing your job are two of the most stressful life changes. I wonder what stress tests would reveal when these two things happen simultaneously? Nonetheless, the last week of my life […]
You’d think after ten years, I would have something profound, possibly something esoteric, to say, something that would make this day a little easier. The truth is, I have so much to say but can’t quite find the words to form the sentences, the magic […]
The Fourth of July was my second favorite holiday when I was growing up, next to Christmas which is also my birthday. I loved the family get together, the aroma of hot dogs and hamburgers wafting through the open air while I battled my cousins […]
