First off is scorpions. We now live in the desert and those little devils are around. Last spring two dared to creep along the wall, near the ceiling. Capt. Mark stood on a stepladder and dispatched them. He’s still fearsome with a shoe, even in his incapacitated state. He found one on his shirt last … Read more
All of my Love in Wine Country books have quotes at the beginning of the chapters. Usually, they have something to do with what’s going on in the chapter although some of them are part of a book’s over-all theme. Chapter One in my upcoming release, A Pinot for Your Thoughts, has this quote from … Read more
No resolutions this year. Instead, I looked back at the old year to see what I learned. 1. It’s not all about me. This was the year of challenges for other members of my family and I needed to focus all my attention on them. Their progress was my reward. 2. I can lift heavier … Read more
Okay, I admit it. Half the time I can’t remember why I entered a room. I go in, see something I need to do and do it, then I go back to where I was in the first place and say, crap. I forgot my book, my coffee, my to do list. Worse, I stand … Read more
It’s just a chair. But it surrounds me with warmth and comfort on a cold morning. My coffee cup warms my hands and I set it down to fire up the laptop to begin my day. Or not. Some days I want to melt into the chair and be invisible. I don’t want to write … Read more