Airlines, Travel, Uncategorized, vacations

Trains, Planes, and Automobiles (and Buses)

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I’ve loved traveling since I was a small child. My parents were always looking for new adventures. Mom was from Galway, Ireland and Daddy was from Knoxville, Tennessee. Our first big vacation was to visit my aunts and cousins in Knoxville. Daddy liked to start off early in the morning before sunrise. We’d … Continue reading Trains, Planes, and Automobiles (and Buses)

Lizzi NewtonMarch 21, 2025April 11, 2025Leave a comment

Adult Fiction, Reading, Romance, Short Story, Young Adult

The Skates

dragonflybooksshortstories.weebly.com/the-skates-by-elizabeth-horton-newton.html This is a short story I wrote many years ago. I was in a college writing critique group led by two of my English professors. Impulsively, I entered it in an online short story contest. (See link above) I’m honored to say it won the contest. It’s far removed from the stories I write now. Tentative and romantic, I think it expresses the uncertainty … Continue reading The Skates

Lizzi NewtonFebruary 16, 2025Leave a comment

I Need a Break, politics, Trump Administration

Give Me a Break! Please!

Over the past several weeks I’ve been overwhelmed by news of Donald Trump’s executive orders. It seems every day brings a new assault on our democracy. I feel as though the United States as I’ve known it for my 72 years is being chipped away a piece at a time. Now, to be open, I did not vote for Mr. Trump. In fact, I was … Continue reading Give Me a Break! Please!

Lizzi NewtonFebruary 10, 2025August 6, 2025Leave a comment

Causes, goals, dreams, challenges, human rights, mental health, poem, Poetry

I Will Not Stand Silent

Elizabeth Horton-Newton 2/1/2025 When they speak out against the rights Of the poor The displaced The disabled I will not stand silent When they deny the rights Of people of color Of gender diversity Of the health challenged I will not stand silent When they send so-called officials To our schools Our places of employment Our homes I will not stand silent … Continue reading I Will Not Stand Silent

Lizzi NewtonFebruary 1, 2025Leave a comment

Bite size reads, Short Story, short story review

“The Shed” by Paul White

I’m a fan of Paul White’s writing and eagerly read any new release. Most of his books are suspenseful thrillers. This “Bite Size Read” I recently dove into offers a new side to this creative author. Set in a small community on a Scottish island, the tale centers around a man who wants to escape the big city filled with bustling masses. How many of … Continue reading “The Shed” by Paul White

Lizzi NewtonDecember 15, 2024July 10, 2025Leave a comment

Uncategorized

Confidence

Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? As far back as kindergarten I was often chosen to take part in school productions. I spoke clearly and easily remembered lines. But it was easy to do that. It wasn’t until the upper grade that I met the real challenge of speaking in front of groups. One of my first adventures outside of the … Continue reading Confidence

Lizzi NewtonDecember 15, 2024Leave a comment

Book, Book Links, Book Review, books, crime thriller, dark-romance, erotic romance, erotica, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, horror, mystery, reading, Reading, Review, Romance, Romantic Thriller, Suspense, thriller, Uncategorized

“Gothikana” by RuNyx

I recently had two things happen that drew me to read this book. First, while at the West Virginia Book Festival, I met an author whose genre was ‘dark romance’. I had never heard of this sub-genre previously and put it on my list of authors to investigate. Later, in the same week, I visited my daughter and her family in Morgantown, West Virginia. Knowing … Continue reading “Gothikana” by RuNyx

Lizzi NewtonNovember 13, 2024November 17, 2024Leave a comment

goals, dreams, challenges, Uncategorized

If I Could, I Would

What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. In my younger days, I was willing to try almost anything if finances and time were not issues. I’d still be willing to attempt things like skydiving, parasailing, or ziplining. While these activities might be physically challenging it’s not impossible that I might give one or all of them a shot. If I … Continue reading If I Could, I Would

Lizzi NewtonOctober 12, 2024October 14, 2024Leave a comment

Pompeii, Travel

Cruising Italy- Pompeii

People who know me, know I love Italy. I’ve cruised throughout Italy four times. Each trip has been a revelation of art, history, food, and culture. This cruise on the Norwegian Escape was no different. I’ve sailed on Norwegian previously, so the ship may have been larger, but it was basically the same. Our first port on this 11-day cruise was Naples. Our goal was … Continue reading Cruising Italy- Pompeii

Lizzi NewtonOctober 5, 2024April 26, 2025Leave a comment

cruise, Mediterranean Cruise, Travel, vacations, Valletta Malta

Cruising Part Two

From Malta to Italy Leaving the Greek Island of Corfù, we set sail for Malta’s capital city of Valletta. This small island is often overlooked by tourists. It is, in fact a jewel in the Mediterranean Sea. The walled city of Valletta was founded in the 1500’s and only fifteen years was built. The baroque architecture is breathtaking. We didn’t have a lot of time … Continue reading Cruising Part Two

Lizzi NewtonOctober 2, 2024October 3, 20241 Comment