Hello Friends! Happy March! Spring is right around the corner, which means new beginnings! I’m so excited at the new opportunities that this year has brought to my life. 2025 is my year of new beginnings with my author life. Finally, I feel that I’m on track with the direction I want to …
Hello Friends! It’s January 21, 2025! You won’t believe it’s snowing in South Mississippi! What a beautiful sight! Phillip and I are snuggled in, enjoying the time to rest and watch our favorite shows. However, we’re still working on my book and preparing to get the word out about my new book …
10 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Self-Publishing My Nonfiction Picture Book Biography Read More »
Hello Friends! Happy New Year! I’m so excited for 2025! I’m looking forward to getting out into the world and talking about my new book. My new nonfiction picture book biography is now available on Amazon and soon on my website, which is such an amazing accomplishment. This has been a …
Hello friends! I’m seeking ways to deal with difficult times and calm my mind. How about you? I wrote about this last month, but this topic is still important to me. Let’s talk about how creativity can help us navigate through traumatic events. Whether you’re dealing with personal loss, health challenges, or any …
Hello Friends! During times of stress, I’ve found that being very gentle with myself is essential. Finding creative ways to take my mind off the issue, even for a little while, helps me overcome the feeling of overwhelm. Here are some simple tips that help me: 1. Do Something Small That Makes …
Hello Friends! I hope you are well! I’m exhausted but happy because I just spent the last ten days caring for my elderly father after he fractured his hip. Because I’m so far away, I planned to come in for an extended stay and help out. Caregiving is a tough job but one …
Embracing Caregiving and Creativity: My Journey to a New Book Read More »
Hello Friends, Happy Fall! This morning is crisp and cool, and so beautiful! I love this time of year! Fueling my creativity, I’m looking forward to writing and enjoying my coffee outdoors on some of these fall mornings. My creative life brings me such joy! We just returned from Texas to spend time …
Hello Friends, A few days ago, I found myself in a reflective mood, missing the vibrant days of raising my children and the excitement of the back-to-school season. My heart felt heavy with nostalgia, and I couldn’t help but wonder what my life would be like without my creative pursuits. As a …
Embracing the Creative Life: Finding Joy and Fulfillment After the Empty Nest Read More »
Hello Friends! I hope you are staying cool during the hot, steamy days of August. I’ve been trying to stay cool and recover after our whirlwind vacation to Washington D.C. and New York. Check out last month’s blog where I shared our experience in photos. It was a wonderful experience! However, once …
Hello Friends! I hope you had a wonderful July! We had our big vacation with excursions to Washington D.C. and New York. Whew! Was it a whirlwind of activity? We saw so many sights and had so much fun! However, our visit to The White House was a special treat. We received passes …
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