Portlandia at Work Last week big signs appeared on the street where we are staying temporarily in Portland: “No parking, Filming Portlandia.” I was over-wrought…
Lighting struck me last week when I attended a fabulous writing conference in Portland, Oregon. I had the good fortune to hear Luke Ryan*, who…
A Letter to Governor Rick Perry of Texas Governor Perry, you decided to send 1000 Texas National Guard troops to protect our border. What about…
Which situations are the worst? Make sure you never, ever let the door slam in your own face when you look for a job offer.…
I’m fearful watching television sometimes. I suppose everyone is fearful watching TV sometimes. Today I’m fearful for the children crossing our borders. I’m fearful for what…
A few weeks ago I posted this article. A new friend in England and I have connected, as a result of reading the article. He…
My writers group is wonderful! We meet monthly to encourage each other, share our writing and devour suggestions from the more experienced. The tips, techniques,…
Who are your role models? “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.”…
When my dog Sinder died in 2009, I was devastated but he was 16 and ready to go. Since my husband and I like to…
Volunteer work impacts you and the world in many ways. Two paperweight artists, Damon MacNaught and Jim Brown, both from Middle Tennessee, are working…