I don’t like war. I’m smart enough to know violence appears necessary these days, but I don’t have to like it. It would be a wonderful thing if things could be worked out some other way, but I’m past 40 and…I’m just not that naive anymore. I may have to accept war for now, but…
“Managing expectations” Last week at work I received an email with this phrase. It was the person’s way of telling me I was expecting too much and she wanted to make sure she was “managing expectations”. In normal speak this means, “you are not going to get what you want, so get a grip and…
I can understand why people become dishwashers. I wash the dishes in my house and recently have discovered that I like it. It’s simple and an achievable goal. Two things not often found in my life. There’s a pile of dirty dishes and once I’m done methodically washing and drying (of course I have a…
Andrew sends me a text today that he saw a piece on The Today Show talking about how cursive handwriting is moving out of schools. He asked me what I thought. It’s safe to say I sort of lost my mind all over him. He’s used to it. I was texting with a fervor that…
I despise Walmart on a level that is really not healthy, it actually scares some people. I truly believe they represent everything that is wrong with our country. They are the Death Star! I will not shop there and I tell everyone I know that they are contributing to the downfall of America if they……
I really like See’s Candy. I like to go into the store. It reminds me of Michael’s grandmother and it’s special. I suppose you can get candy anywhere and pay a lot less or get a larger amount, but I go to See’s. Every time I pick up candy for Easter or Christmas I get…
Often times my mind begins to overflow. I am, as we all are, inundated with information whether we want it or not. Some information is good. It’s important to be informed and even entertained. But sometimes, some of the information is like knowing every word to Hello by Lionel Richie even though you hated the…
I’m a romantic, hopeless many would say. Jane Austen, Tennyson, Byron, breathless words and sweeping gestures. The whole thing. I love it and I believe in it. I write novels that have happy endings and there’s no doubt that love can conquer all. I was getting my nails done last week and Jamie, the…