When my brother and I were children, our family had a dog that showed us what unconditional love was all about. I dreamed about him last night. The first frame of my dream showed our present day cat, Lily, twining around the legs of a medium sized brown dog. I saw the legs and then I saw the dog. It was Brownie! Immediately I felt as if I were a child again. I was so surprised … [Read more...]
A Quotation from Letters to a Young Poet
Here’s a beautiful quotation from poet Ranier maria Rilke’s book, Letters to a Young Poet So rescue yourself from these general themes and write about what your everyday life offers you, describe your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind and your belief in some kind of beauty – describe all these with heartfelt, silent, humble sincerity and, when you … [Read more...]
November Has Been Exciting
November has been an exciting month! I spoke at my first book club and met a group of women that I hope to get to know better. DiVoran Lites and I had the chance to participate in the first annual Florida Bookstore Day on November 15 along with four other authors at our local bookstore. I found out that Jessie is a top five finalist in the Patrick D. Smith Literary contest, and … [Read more...]
The Magic of Falling Leaves
There is something enchanting, magical even, about falling leaves. They don't just flutter to the ground, they dance and whirl, as if enjoying their freedom. Even when they land they aren't content to lie still, they take flight again in a gust of wind or in the wake of a speeding car. I could watch this ballet for hours, except you never know where the next show will … [Read more...]
