Getting Back to Something

In the last month I’ve written 1,102 words. Not my usual 3-5k a week. Like many others, I’m finding it hard to write. Except in my journal. I write long entries each night where I complain. Share my anxiety. And then I list the things I’m thankful for. I’ve never...

The Tale of Four Queens

When we moved into our home back in June 2015, two majestic Queen Palms stood sentry in the front yard. Next to them was a tiny oak tree, kindly deposited by a bird. Two smaller Queen palms stood tall in the backyard. I’d never owned a house with palm trees and it...

Birthday Week

Photo by Michelle Jackson This past week has been filled with emotional memories. Memories of three births, spanning over sixteen years, landing only five days apart. Between February 17 and February 22, all three of my children were born. If they’d stuck with their...

Radio Daze

Serving as president of Writers of Kern has opened doors for me (literally). With our Spring Conference coming up in March, our Board embarked on radio advertising to help spread the word. To start the process, I went down to the American General Media office last...

Picky About Pockets

Is it just me? Or are jeans’ pockets shrinking? On a recent trip to purchase a pair of jeans, it shocked me to discover the front pockets were only a hint of what used to be there. I lugged my plethora of pants to the dressing room. Tried each one on for the...

2020 Dan McGuire Blog Challenge

Each year our writer’s club, Writers of Kern, encourages members and non-members to take part in an annual blog challenge. I’ve put my name in the ring several times and finished once. Though it sounds simple, it’s not. Thirteen weeks, 26 posts—an average of two per...