Unskilled in social graces, she prefers to be her own companion. When sharing opens wounds confidence becomes abandoned. Everybody tries and everybody pries to expose her failings and weakness, and pain surges through her being when judgment replaces acceptance. Hurting and torn, a little girl retreats, to save her heart and aspirations in a protected... Continue Reading →
Recent Posts: Nora's Empty Nest
Glorious Mutts
I love dogs. Since my children have grown and flown the coop, my three dogs have moved up in rank. They are now the only “children” in the house and believe me, they know it. They are spoiled with reserved seating on the couch and reclining chairs, petting and cuddles on demand, and more toys […]
Just In Time For Easter Baskets!
I am so excited to announce that my debut illustrated children’s book, “Esther the Easter Donkey,” is now available in both Kindle and paperback format! This release is just in time for stuffing Esther in your child’s Easter Basket. Esther is the new girl on Potter’s farm, and the bully goats who live there don’t […]
Anticipation… Is Making Me Wait
Okay, if you are about my age, that title just made you sing the jingle for a Heinz ketchup commercial. The jingle was taken from an old Carly Simon song. I promise I’m not selling ketchup. : ) I’m actually thinking about letter writing; not email or text writing, but actual put a pen to […]
Kendall’s Sale!
Wow! I just realized how long it’s been since I last wrote a blog post.
A Not-so-Happy Birthday
Last year, on this day, my mother called my phone at work and left me a voicemail. On the recording, she was singing “Happy Birthday” to me. She said she loved me and wished me a happy day. This was just shy of a month after she was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer.
Fit in Faith 