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Managing physical pain

“When you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” I’ve been struggling with a knee injury since February. My ski season ended sadly on 2/21/17. Some days I’m almost pain free. Other days, no amount of Advil, arnica, Icy Hot, and rest are enough. There are days where evenContinue reading “Managing physical pain”

Solar Eclipse

The 360 view from the highest point right by my house was the perfect place to watch the eclipse. There were some clouds, which interfered marginally with seeing the the entire eclipse but didn’t interfere with my enjoyment. The exquisite shade of orange as seen through my NASA approved viewing glasses, the changing image asContinue reading “Solar Eclipse”

Riley’s birthday

I’m celebrating Riley’s 15th birthday without him. He isn’t here …. except in my Facebook memories, as my screensaver, the picture on my refrigerator, in my heart, and the tears rolling down my cheeks. This picture was part of a charity event at a shelter. I didn’t normally dress him up but I recently cameContinue reading “Riley’s birthday”

Music is life

Check out "I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home (Medley)" by Grand Funk Railroad on Amazon Music. https://music.amazon.com/albums/B000TEPITA?do=play&trackAsin=B000TDWUV0&ref=dm_sh_YIeFeoqUVlssCFhbK4FZ5UteYSpending some time today indulging myself listening to music that transports me to a vivid memory of a time and place and those I shared it with. Music is the only thing powerful enough to make you remember every detailContinue reading “Music is life”

Frightening pictures from Charlottesville

I have been reading and watching the news from Charlottesville this weekend and am saddened for my country. It's never okay to promote violence, especially in the name of racism and religious discrimination. It is not patriotic to spew hate and embrace the racist symbols of the south. We are better than that. How doesContinue reading “Frightening pictures from Charlottesville”

Cruze Control #YA

My first YA novel, Cruze Control has been sent out into the #Pitchwars mentor contest and here comes #Pimpmybio Cruze Control: Two secrets and the promise to keep them serve as the glue that keeps a family together but ultimately the bomb that destroys it. Set in 1986 and present day YA historical fiction.About me:Continue reading “Cruze Control #YA”

Summer Nights

Summer: the longest days of the year, the last day of school, so many fun outdoor activities and so many memories! One of them is the song “Summer Nights” from Grease. Summer music evokes a different feeling. It’s time to put on some Beach Boys!Summer Nights

A Morning glory grows in Nederland

When winter was still going strong, I dreamed of spring and summer. I dreamed of flowers, herbs and fresh vegetables. It’s a leap of faith planting seeds inside in order to have plants in the ground 2 months later. I’m not known for a green thumb but my extreme optimism makes up for it. Plus,Continue reading “A Morning glory grows in Nederland “

Taking the long way around

There is a beautiful song by the Dixie Chicks “Taking the Long Way Around” that is about not following the proscribed path. It’s a wonderful song about following your dreams and living life your own way. My own life does not match the lyrics of the song. I settled down and and “moved into theContinue reading “Taking the long way around “

Hummingbirds

It’s a luxury to watch the hummingbirds visit my beautiful garden. I can only hope that they take time to admire the beauty while they go about their busy day.