There's always a spark of hope at the end of each year, as I think about what could be around the corner. That has been true for me every year - except in 2019 - funny enough. At the end of each year, as I dream about a New Year, instead of resolutions I don't … Continue reading Hitting the Reset Button: Choosing my “Word” for 2021
My apartment is a disaster because I'm halfway through taking down the Christmas decorations. I have a second bedroom to organize & clean out {went from a 4 bedroom house to a small 2 bedroom apartment}. I have a bunch of food to meal prep for my week and I need to write. I've been … Continue reading The First Step Toward Change
While I am sure I will have more to say on 2020, between the 26th and the 31st, I hope that you have a Merry Christmas - even if it's quiet and not quite like you hoped. It surely isn't for me. I know countless others feel that way too. It has been a hard … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
In the late days of spring, when the chill is gone and summer sits right at the gate, quietly whispering its promise, I'll cook a meal, our first to be eaten outside for months. The table will be surrounded by candles and white lights. The flowers I found at the farmer's market gracing the table … Continue reading A Meal Shared
You keep me safe. I'll keep you wild. *Photo by Moi - taken of the Neuse River in coastal NC.*
In November, I wrote 50,000 words of a novel, that I've titled A Thousand Years. The novel needs another 30,000-ish more words but I'm still proud of myself for getting out the first 50,000 in 30 days. Here on my blog, I've shared some short fiction or vignettes from the novel here. These little bits … Continue reading Naming Novel Characters & Editing
Gents - Don't be a coward. If you want to know what it means to awaken a woman's love, without the intention of loving her - because you don't quite get it, let me help you. I'm not even kidding. Send me a message. You can even do it anonymously through my contact form. Don't … Continue reading Don’t be a Coward
The greatest wants in my life have never been things, but instead, my greatest want has always been a lasting love & a family - however that family is built. That will be my greatest accomplishment when I leave this world. I’m certain of this. I don’t need much - just him and the life … Continue reading I Don’t Need Much
Emily sure knew how to write them. Part Three: Love VI IF you were coming in the fall,I ’d brush the summer byWith half a smile and half a spurn,As housewives do a fly. If I could see you in a year, I ’d wind the months in balls,And put them each in separate drawers,Until … Continue reading If You Were Coming in the Fall
I love Christmas. I love the lights, the music, the movies, and the childlike hope of it all. Decorating for Christmas is a pure joy for me. But one thing I've never done is spend a lot of money on Christmas decorations. I like to see Christmas everywhere I look, so that includes additional bedrooms … Continue reading Decorating for Christmas on a Budget
