Setting Simple Goals for the New Year

by | Feb 4, 2012 | Uncategorized

As a list maker I can really go overboard in setting goals for the new year. Goals for writing, housework, outside activities and daily chores all get sub-categories to guide me to completion.  My lists become so detailed that I feel overwhelmed, resorting to ignoring...

THREE WRITING GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS

by | Dec 21, 2011 | Uncategorized

The Christmas season is always a time of giving, and beyond the usual present buying and treat making there were other opportunities that God appointed for me this season. Two of them were annual occurrences with a new twist, and the third was unexpected. All of them...

The Benefit of Vomiting on A Page

by | Nov 29, 2011 | Uncategorized, value writing

“Everyone be quiet I’m trying to vomit.” My daughter Pam announced in an irritated voice. She wasn’t physically trying to vomit.  Rather she was getting her thoughts all down on paper for a college speech class. Pam has adopted that term from hearing her mother use...

Travel Gives A Writer Lots of Material

by | Nov 17, 2011 | Uncategorized

Recently I returned from a three week mission trip in the Philippines. My husband, Charley and I traveled to both the islands of Luzon and Mindanao visiting various churches and schools. During that time we accumulated over 300 photos, two hours of video and 18 days...