You have to follow your own voice. You have to be yourself when you write. In effect, you have to announce “This is me, this is what I stand for, this is what you get when you read me. I’m doing the best I can-buy me or not-but this is who I am as a writer.” …
Bursting through the last golden rays of the day, a beautiful raven-haired woman stops abruptly. She focuses on the familiar Mason on the far side of the Rue de Blanc Monteaux. A veil of contrasting emotions of excitement and anxiety envelops her as she approaches the ancient front door. Doubt stops her hand mid-air. Frozen, she stands perfectly still and thinks. I know why…
Happiness depends upon ourselves……Aristotle
This past year has certainly been a challenging year on almost every level, including the level where our happiness once resided. But, all is not lost. We might be on the road to recovery. The ‘experts’ in the attitude business say they have a few under-appreciated changes (we can make) that will help re-connect our happy button. Stay with me.…
You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have…Maya Angelou
I loved playing with paper dolls. My favorite was the ‘dress-up outfits. It was probably an assortment of goofy-looking prom dresses. But, what did I know, I was probably 6 or 7 years old. When I ran across this article on Vogue.com/runway, I bookmarked it, and…
I do think that when it comes to aging, we’re held to a different standard than men. Some guy said to me: “Don’t you think you’re too old to sing rock n’ roll? I said: “You’d better check with Mick Jagger.'”
We’re a unique generation. We have always been above and beyond the norm of the day. In fact, we created…
A love that has not diminished with the years, is a stronger love than the fear that imprisons it…. kg
When you find this letter, you will know that I have been to Rue Royale. You will know immediately that I have broken your rules.
Mother always began her day with breakfast in bed. The tray laid out like a road map to her…
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication… Leonardo Da Vinci
There are; 271 sunny days in Honolulu. The average temperature is 85 degrees. Blocks to the beach from my house – two! Average time per day spent in my bedroom; eight hours – seven hours with my eyes closed.
Most of my friends had typical girly teenage bedrooms. The walls were papered with movie…
I want to create poems that stand the test of time and counter the fragmented news culture of today…..Amanda Gorman
The first thing that caught my eye was the yellow full-length coat, the red satin Prada headband, and the intricacy of her braided cornrows. Then there was the closeup – and her lovely open face. Her inviting, perfect smile welcomed the world onto the…
