Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post based on their responses. As my followers know, I’m rarely at a loss for words. This blog prompt stopped me in my tracks. I ran through a list of people I could interview. My husband? My sister? One of my kids or grandkids? I wanted something funny. There’s enough … Continue reading Welcome to Earth
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!
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
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
List your top 5 favorite fruits. Summer is coming to East Tennessee! We’re not there yet, but the temperatures are rising. The unique scents of spring and summer are beginning to tease the air. With warmer weather comes the delightful flavors of fresh fruits. I love fruit. While I prefer fresh fruit, I appreciate frozen fruit if it’s all that is available. It’s difficult to … Continue reading Fruit!
What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? What’s your favorite holiday? I’ve heard discussions on this subject many times over the years. Most people I know will say Christmas. I can understand that. Whether it’s the anticipation built up by retail ads or religious beliefs, the joy of giving or receiving gifts, or the general atmosphere surrounding the holiday, there’s a lot … Continue reading My Favorite Holiday
What book could you read over and over again? I have so many books I love. I’ve been reading since I was two and a half years old. That’s a lot of books. So, eliminating my early reads like The Cat in the Hat and Nancy Drew, I’ll move on to my adult favorites. When I was about ten years old my father gave me … Continue reading What Do You Like to Read?
Do you believe in fate/destiny? I believe we have choices. While we may have a final destination chosen by a higher power, we are free to choose the path we journey to get there. Whether we come as teachers, learners, or a combination, we are born with a specific goal or destiny. Continue reading
I write southern historical fiction, local history, and I've written a devotional book. The two novels I'm writing are set in Virginia and the Carolinas in the 1760s. My weekly blog started out to follow my journey as a writer and a reader, but in 2025 it has been greatly expanded to include current events and politics in the United States as I see our democracy under attack from within. The political science major in me cannot sit idly by and remain silent.
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