I followed the suggestion of Laura Day this morning to write a reality tale of how what I want came into being. I wrote a story about how my desire to be a published novelist manifested. It was a good exercise that I recommend to anyone who is creating something new in their life. It […]
A Memorial Day Message From Another War
The drawer to my grandfather’s secretary desk would not shut. The desk would qualify as an antique if not for the one leg that doesn’t match the other three, the result of a handyman my Popou employed somewhere along the line. It was originally a dark cherrywood. There used to be a key that would […]
A Mother’s Day Plea
A very dear friend of mine had a desire to be a mother. The more traditional ways of giving birth weren’t working. But her desire was so strong that she made the commitment to adopt. That was almost five years ago. I remember quite clearly the process, the paperwork, fingerprinting, social worker visits and letters […]
Courageous Or Crazy ?
At lunch on Friday a friend remarked to me that what I was doing was courageous. It wasn’t the first time someone has said that to me. I shrugged my shoulders. Because quite frankly I don’t see myself as courageous. Now tell me you think I’m crazy and I’m sure to nod my head yes. […]
Are You Too Old?
I’ve had it in the back of my mind that in addition to my blogging and novel writing I wanted to add one more something to my repertoire. My plan from the moment I left Corporate America has always been for multiple streams of income. I haven’t talked about it here. But I have been […]
A Lesson in Passion From Betty White
Betty White is 88. She got into the business at the age of 17 and has never stopped working. In an industry that does not look fondly on women as they grow gray, she has managed to keep herself gainfully employed. Her most recent big screen role was in The Proposal with Sandra Bullock. According […]
