October 2024

October 31, 2024

Squirrels Gone Wild

Simple things delight me. Especially in the morning. Alone with my cup of tea, the BEST entertainment EVER came scampering in yesterday…a couple of squirrely bruisers stopping by for breakfast. I know some folks are irked by the squirrels who eat their way through the pumpkins this time of year, but we love them. Their Continue reading

kindness

autumn, gratitude, humor, nature, squirrels, wildlife
October 28, 2024

Smiling – “Real Big”

I’m not sure I’ll find the right words to share what’s in my heart today, but I’ve put my fingers on the keyboard, so let’s find out. I found myself crying in the car the other day. Not from grief or sadness but the overwhelm that comes when joy invades. Straight to the heart. Reminding Continue reading

Family, Surviving Sue

advocacy, author, disability, diversity, gratitude, inclusion, love, respect, writing
October 24, 2024

Draw Me a Picture

I love absorbing advice from fellow writers – hoping I’ll find a secret… A shortcut that will make my process more fluid. The truth? No such nirvana exists. Everyone who writes is cranking it out, one way or another. On occasion, I’ve experienced a mountain-top moment of clarity where the journey and the destination culminate Continue reading

writing

author, creativity, doodle, Inspiration, writing, writing tips
October 20, 2024

Me & Mariah

I would never have guessed that I had something…anything in common with Mariah Carey. Talented songstress and chanteuse. Not my jam, but who can deny the upbeat, seasonal appeal of “All I Want for Christmas”? A holiday anthem – a toe-tapper according to my dad. But last week I discovered that I do, indeed, have Continue reading

Wellness

humor, lighting, SAD, self care, sunshine, Wellness
October 17, 2024

Dreamy With a Purpose

The quiet in the morning speaks of promise and possibilities. I know it sounds trite, but fresh starts put pep in my step. Daybreak has the power to upgrade my perspective. Pointed wisdom from Rumi popped into my awareness yesterday as well-timed encouragement: The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back Continue reading

Wellness

dreams, love, quotes, self-care, slow mornings, tea time, Wellness
October 14, 2024

Six Questions 😉

I’ve never responded to a blogging prompt before, but who can resist an invitation from a dear friend who tagged me in? The delightful Melanie McGauran wrote a beautiful post recently, prompted – literally, by the charming Pete Springer who invited Melanie to peel back the layers and tell us about her blogging life. It’s Continue reading

Surviving Sue, writing

author, blogging, books, friendship, gratitude, purpose, Surviving Sue, writing
October 10, 2024

When You Crack Yourself Up: Hubba Hubba Style

My sweet sister Lisa, despite her many disabilities is a walking, talking encyclopedia-like source of pop culture trivia. Especially if the vibe and music…and beefcake…appeal to her. (Sorry for the sexism…but come along anyhow. For Lisa’s sake. I promise there’s a smile coming thanks to a recent phone call.) In the mid-eighties, Lisa and our Continue reading

Family

disabilities, Family, fathers and daughters, gratitude, humor, inclusion, laughter, love
October 7, 2024

New Reviews! “Surviving Sue”

I don’t think I’ll ever stop smiling when reviews of “Surviving Sue” come my way. Whether it’s my own busy days heightening my awareness about the preciousness of time or a new wave of gratitude, I am delighted when I receive reader feedback. And that’s before I read the review! 😉 Last week my ranking Continue reading

Surviving Sue, writing

author, book reviews, books, mental health, Surviving Sue, Wellness, writer
October 3, 2024

Asked & Answered!

I like the whole story. Details. Beginning, middle, end. The problem? So many things in life are interrupted. Slices and segments. Unfinished business. I’m thinking about projects, people, issues, incidents, stories. Loops that don’t close. A wonderful writer friend shared a quote from author Lee Child that I can’t get out of my head; it Continue reading

writing

authors, communication, Inspiration, personality, psychology, storytelling, writing

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October 2024

Squirrels Gone Wild

Smiling – “Real Big”

Draw Me a Picture

Me & Mariah

Dreamy With a Purpose

Six Questions 😉

When You Crack Yourself Up: Hubba Hubba Style

New Reviews! “Surviving Sue”

Asked & Answered!

Peek Inside “Surviving Sue“

Podcasts

Workshops

About Me

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