Her thoughts tumbled like sneakers in a dryer. Despite her college degree, she had a limited vocabulary, like, whatever, Dude. She hurled epitaphs at him as he went out the door. She threw up her hands while he shoved his in his pockets trying to get ahold of himself. He grew on her like a …
I will spend my life learning about God, from His Word, from His creation, from teachers, and those who teach without even knowing it. For me, writing is all about learning more about Him, what He wants from me personally, how I can live to please Him, and walking this life knowing there will be …
There are days when the creative juices just aren’t flowing. I stare at the computer screen and wonder, “What now? Where do I go from here?” I just don’t know. The characters are having a hissy fit and not talking to me or each other. I have an inkling of an idea, but can’t find …
Hilary Rosen definitely stuck her foot in her mouth when she said Ann Romney isn’t qualified to discuss the economy because she “hasn’t worked a day in her life”. Having stuck my foot in my mouth numerous times, I can imagine how Ms. Rosen feels. In fact, there were years when I opened my mouth …
Someone wrote a letter to the editor about the innocence of a child. In her view, every child is born perfect and innocent. My first thought was she must not be a mother. Before you misunderstand me, I love babies. I’ve had three of my own. I adore my five grandchildren. But innocent? There is …
A couple of tall ships are visiting Bodega Bay. I keep thinking about going out and standing on the dock to see them close up and maybe even get a tour. But then, I have work to do. Whenever I start a new novel, I feel like I’m treading water in the middle of the …
If I could be a harbinger of change, what changes would I want to see? 1 – Every incoming president must write the Bill of Rights and the entire Constitution in his own hand-writing and carry it with him during his term of office. He is required to read it at least once a week. …
Someone forwarded me an email on Bob Hope. Many of you are probably too young to remember him. He was an actor and comedian who could keep an audience laughing for hours and never be obscene or use foul language or gestures. He entertained troops in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War. …
“There is nothing so absurd but that if it is said often enough people will believe it.” William James The following are some of the lies we are told, sometimes on a daily basis: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me. What I don’t know can’t hurt …