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I know in my heart that Mother’s Day is meant to be a celebration; however, for those of us who no longer have a living mother . . .this day can be bittersweet. As the constant television ads and Internet marketing campaigns bombard shoppers, we are often engulfed by countless waves of nostalgic memories. The day can be painful when it should be beautiful. My mom was an at-home mother during an era when that choice was the norm. She…..
I experienced two mini miracles today. Moments like this, I normally don’t share; however, my friends and family were a part of it – so I want them to know — and perhaps you will find some comfort too. Today, in spite of the beautiful sunny morning — I got a late start – I felt a bit of heaviness in my heart – missing loved ones – and moving slowly. Consequently, I chose to go to the 10:55 Connect…..
For the second entry in my blog, I want to address the question many fans have asked me. “What is the importance of the drawing on the back of the book?” Those of you who are reading Reflection of Memories on a Kindle or eBook will see this drawing in the beginning under the subtitle “Getting to Know You.” This beautiful drawing is by talented artist Kelly Myatt St Clair. You may or may not know – my books are…..
Fans often ask me . . . “When did you start writing?” The answer . . . I was 10-years-old. For Christmas that year, my grandmother gave me a diary with a lock and key. When I opened the gift, she whispered in my ear, “Write what you feel.” To my surprise, words poured out of me and landed on the pages of that little red book. At 15, I wrote the first story I was willing to share with…..