What new ideas are bubbling in you these days?
I haven't had any new ideas lately, beyond the mundane, and I find that quite discouraging. Every day I consider writing something, but my mind is blank. I'm in a survival mode at the moment,... More »
I haven't had any new ideas lately, beyond the mundane, and I find that quite discouraging. Every day I consider writing something, but my mind is blank. I'm in a survival mode at the moment,... More »
Two thoughts came to me. One was that I had to get to work. The other was that I would need to go out soon to buy a new keyboard. A couple days ago my... More »
All of my life, I have always thought much more about the future. If I would marry and have kids. What I would study in college. What I planned to do with my life. (I'm... More »
I don't reflect as much as I did when I was younger, but when I do it's usually at night and always when I'm alone. The last time was in Tampa, just about two weeks... More »
Always the future. I'm looking ahead to the next book, the next road trip, the next daughter-in-law, the next graduation, the next grandchild. The past was nice, and fun to remember sometimes, but we can't... More »
Mostly my kids. The two youngest start school on Wednesday (I still can't believe my "baby" will be in 8th grade). Another son is starting college in two weeks. My 13-year old kept nagging me... More »
Oddly, some of my best story ideas come to me when I'm around water. This has happened quite a few times while I'm in the shower. It has also happened, though, when I'm standing at... More »
Three concerns have been competing for my attention lately: My 18-year old son is taking a gap year and has been recently applying to colleges. Last Thursday I took him to an interview. He has... More »
I'm at my best in the evening and into the night and, most importantly, when I'm alone. Many Zaadz mothers can agree with me, I'm sure. I remember those days when I couldn't think a... More »
My faith. My mother and sisters. My husband and kids. My granddaughter. Books I'm in the process of writing and those I'm preparing to write. Unpacking and household chores. Something I read online today. The possibility of... More »