Matthew Perry was my favorite Friend

Matthew Perry was my favorite Friend

by | Nov 14, 2023 | blog post, sorrow

Matthew Perry died unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago. He’d had problems for many years and was open about his additions and rehabilitation. Everyone applauded his openness and felt he’d conquered his demons. He seemed to have embraced his success, even...
It’s NaNo No-No for Me

It’s NaNo No-No for Me

by | Nov 1, 2023 | blog post, Purpose

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world, members of the Insecure Writers Support Group! https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG. I’m elated to be one of the November co-hosts of the IWSG blog hop. The others...
The Origin and Sustainability of TGIF

The Origin and Sustainability of TGIF

by | Jul 21, 2023 | blog post

#TGIF is a ubiquitous acronym, so much so that it’s earned its own hashtag. In the current social media-run milieu that means it’s high value, endemic to our culture. A hashtag is an anointment! The phrase “Thank God it’s Friday” was reportedly uttered...
Courage

Courage

by | May 2, 2023 | blog post, Purpose, sorrow

So, you think you’ve got courage, Constant Reader. Try this on for size: A friend who’d moved to Florida Facetimed me to tell me she was dying. She had courage. She loved me enough to let me know in person. Unable to fly the 3000 miles, she did the next...
I Speak ‘Strine – and You can, too!

I Speak ‘Strine – and You can, too!

by | Sep 1, 2021 | Adventure, blog post

Though the country is as locked down as America is, it’s Spring Down Under now and my husband and I would love to travel to Australia again. Again and again. There’d be no language barrier… well, of course, you think. Aussies speak English. However,...