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• A Conversation With My Friend That I Hope You’ll Remember

  

  The hilarity of it all…if you can’t laugh at yourselves, well, then…* * *At one point during my girls night out last evening, I completely lost it. I ended up... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Something You Don’t Want Your Kids to See—Or Do You?

  

  Alexandria, VATwo weeks ago, my husband and I took the kids to Alexandria, Virginia, for the day. We walked around, shopped a little bit, ate lunch, watched som... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Romance of Baseball

  

  * * *I spent the entire weekend at the baseball fields. No, not Oriole Park at Camden Yards, not Fenway Park, not Nats Park. I spent my time at a little... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2012 ENTERTAINMENT

• On Being A Dreamer

  

  * * * DREAMS by Langston Hughes Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Sarah & Daniel: A Short Story

  Over the last two days, I’ve posted two parts of a short story I’m working on. Now I’ve pulled the whole thing together.If you’re looking to read what I’m... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Story of Sarah & Daniel, Part Two

  

  Dear Readers, Here is the balance of the short story. Thanks for reading. This is for last night’s book club, which prefers a less tidy ending. SARAH &... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 BOOKS

• In the Mood for Love? The Story of Sarah & Daniel

  

  Dear Readers,I wanted to share with you a short story I’ve been working on. I don’t know how long I’ll keep it up, but I thought I’d post it. I like to throw... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2012 BOOKS

• Love the One You’re With

  

  I just finished reading Emily Griffin’s bestselling book entitled “Love the One You’re With.” It was recommended to me, and because one of my reviewers sweetly... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2012 LOVE & SEX

• Bringing Back The Love Letter

  

  Letters background available at Layoutsparks.com* * *Dear Readers,Last year I wrote a post entitled “Instructions for Writing a Love Letter: Taking the Love... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Breakfast With Michael Buble

  

  This morning I was getting ready to go out the door. I was dressed casually, but nicely enough that my daughter knew I wasn’t going to be home working at the... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Latest On My Novel (An Honest Update)

  

  Dear Readers,I thought that since I had offered updates prior to the book’s publication, and you were kind enough to follow along, it was only right that I shar... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Problem With Movie Trailers

  

  Last week when my husband and I were on vacation sans children, we decided to go to the movies. It’s something we rarely get the chance to do with our busy live... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 MOVIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• It’s Not Pinterest, But It’s My Pin Board

  

  * * *Dear Readers,Today I spent the morning cleaning my office at home. I’ve been trying to write a short story, and it’s tough to be inspired in a cluttered... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Have A Little Faith in “Have a Little Faith”

  

  Confession: I am not a regular church-goer. Though I am Catholic, I often find myself wishing I got more out of a Catholic mass. This is not an easy thing to... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• A Note on Mother’s Day

  

  * * * “My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Ironic Twists & Turns of Fate

  

  Thankful for the push from my mom and dad. Here we are at my recent book talk on Stevenson’s campus.***Looking back on my life thus far, I’m lucky: I’ve had it... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• My Speech to Graduates: Stevenson University

  

  I had the great honor of being tonight’s faculty speaker at Stevenson University’s Baccalaureate ceremony, which is scheduled only a few days before graduation. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• A Conversation With My Daughter (I Just Love These)

  

  (To set this scene, you have to understand the following: (1) My daughter’s room can tend to be sloppy; (2) She loves to analyze me; and (3) I am a... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Hometown Publicity

  

  At my first book signing at Stevenson University. Click on the photo to go to The Severna Park Voice.If you can’t count on your hometown to give you a little... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Regret, Tattoos, and Regret

  

  Dear Readers,I know I blogged earlier, but I feel I must share this wonderful bit of wisdom with you from Kathryn Schulz on TED. Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION