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WEEPING WILLOW
When my husband, Randy, and I bought our house in Donald, I was thrilled we had a willow tree in our backyard. The lovely eight-year-old tree helped to block the city’s big blue water tower. Since our lot sat at an angle and backed up to a farmer’s field, we couldn’t see our neighbors onContinue reading “WEEPING WILLOW”
GREETINGS FROM CABO
¡Buenos días desde Cabo San Lucas! How blessed am I to be able to write this blog while poolside at the Pueblo Bonito Rose Resort? I meant to post this last night, but at eleven-ish, I noticed I hadn’t quite finished my train of thought and decided this morning would be a better time toContinue reading “GREETINGS FROM CABO”
PAID IN KIND
Yesterday was my first author event of the year. I sold half the books I did at the same event last year, and while I wished I’d had a bigger “payday,” I feel blessed that I was paid in other ways. And remember, you can’t tell my husband, but I’m not driven by money. However,Continue reading “PAID IN KIND”
NEWSLETTER
ORNAMENTAL CHARACTERS
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a lovely holiday season and the new year finds you busy writing, plotting, or selling books! As I took my tree down a couple of weeks ago, I was reminded of a conversation I had when I attended a party hosted by one of my friend’s aunts. TheContinue reading “ORNAMENTAL CHARACTERS”
REDNECK RANCH
DIFFERENT THANKFULNESS
I knew I wanted to write a Thanksgiving blog for this week, but I’ve been struggling to express my thankfulness. As you all know, my sister, Lori, has a short time left to spend with her family and friends due to her pulmonary fibrosis, lung disease, and an incurable cancer diagnosis. She really wants toContinue reading “DIFFERENT THANKFULNESS”
MARKET MUSINGS
Unless you’re living on an island, sipping margaritas, you know the holiday season is upon us. Only 58 shopping days until Christmas! I decided to try something new this year and signed up to have a table at the Red Mitten Market, which is held every year at the Canby Grange from October through December.Continue reading “MARKET MUSINGS”