why so sensitive?

I hate the fact that I am so sensitive.  One of my friends said that my being sensitive is a nice quality, but that I should be a little more selective about who gets to see that side of me because I’ve been hurt by people who really were not worth my time in the first…

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Thanksgiving “grateful” list

This time last year, I dedicated my blog to Thanksgiving blessings.  I called it my “grateful” list and I shared some of the aspects of my life for which I felt extremely blessed.  I thought about re-posting that blog as “new” since, really, what is the likelihood that any of you actually read my blog…

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Random facts about ME!

I’m in a very generous mood this evening, so I figured I would share with my readers.  I will not be sharing my paycheck, cookies or pieces of my favorite sushi roll, but I will share tidbits about me.  I’m sure you’d prefer the paycheck or maybe the sushi but get over it!  Here goes nothing:…

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bits and pieces of novel #2

As some of you know, I’ve completed my second novel, working title, Taking Back the Fadeaway.  After working on it since 2009, I’m very excited to share it with you, but since I’ve only just begun the submission process, I have no idea when it will be contracted and eventually published.   Although I want you to…

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Seattle observations

I just returned from a four day vacation in Seattle. Since it’s about time for me to post my weekly blog, I figured I’d let you all know what I learned about the “Emerald city” during my four days: 1. Seattle is sometimes referred to as the Emerald City. Not sure why, but will look it up before I…

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