Whether it’s a strawberry rhubarb dessert or a deep dish sausage delight, both cause the same problem. At some point, there’s only one slice left. Everyone sits around the table, trying not to ogle that last piece, trying not to drool, and trying to pretend they want someone else to eat it. Too often, weContinue reading “It’s Not a Pie!”
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Samaritan
Outstretched fingers beg for what I can spare. Hurting eyes beg for someone to sit and listen for a while. Stranded feet beg for assistance on their journey. A neglected child’s heart begs for attention. The tired widow’s back begs for support. Lost souls beg for the truth that would set them free. But…Continue reading “Samaritan”
Book 3 Now Available!
The third installment of my 24 Ways book series is waiting for you on Amazon! Available now: 24 Ways To Meditate Through Your Day Here’s the scoop on this new release: Joshua 1:8 instructs readers of Scripture to: “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so thatContinue reading “Book 3 Now Available!”
SO YOU WANNA BE A WRITER…STEP 8: GET ORGANIZED
I love restoring order from chaos. I don’t enjoy the chaos part, but I like to organize. It’s what helped me keep my toy department neat during my brief Kmart career, and I think it’s why I don’t mind cleaning up the kitchen after a party or dinner. I’m a big believer in “a placeContinue reading “SO YOU WANNA BE A WRITER…STEP 8: GET ORGANIZED”
The Train
Running… running… It’s moving so fast… How will I ever catch it? I’ve been running so long… I don’t remember… when I left the station. Was there a station? It seems… it’s always been… Me… the train… the landscape. Everything rushing by. Tracks running through the open country… going on forever… and me… running… neverContinue reading “The Train”
SO YOU WANNA BE A WRITER…STEP 7: LEARN TO LIVE ON A VARIABLE INCOME
Congratulations! If you’ve made it this far, you’ve started earning income as a freelance writer. Now what? If you’ve received paychecks for more than 30 days, you’ve probably noticed that the bottom line is not the same every month. In fact, it might feel a bit like feast or famine. One week you’re scrambling toContinue reading “SO YOU WANNA BE A WRITER…STEP 7: LEARN TO LIVE ON A VARIABLE INCOME”
A Rat Toy for Valentine’s Day?
I’m writing this on Valentine’s Day. No, my husband did not surprise me with a rat toy this morning. In honor of this day of love, I wanted to share a thought that’s been tumbling around in my heart a lot lately. It has, in fact, been changing my heart since I first heard itContinue reading “A Rat Toy for Valentine’s Day?”
SO YOU WANNA BE A WRITER…STEP 6: GET PAID
You set up shop. You had fun puttin’ on the blitz. You landed some freelance writing gigs. You even managed to get a respectable rate. Now…how do you put that money in your pocket? You may have heard horror stories about freelance jobs. “I did all this work for a client and never got paid!” “ItContinue reading “SO YOU WANNA BE A WRITER…STEP 6: GET PAID”
PUNXSUTAWNEY PROZAC, TAKE TWO
In honor of Groundhog Day, I decided to re-post a previous blog entry. If you’re familiar with the Bill Murray classic, you’ll realize how clever that is. I’m not as stir-crazy today as I was when I posted this four years ago, but I can feel myself creeping in that direction…and we still have sixContinue reading “PUNXSUTAWNEY PROZAC, TAKE TWO”
SO YOU WANNA BE A WRITER…STEP 5: SET YOUR RATES (And Watch Out for S.E.T.)
If you serve value meals, you can count on earning at least minimum wage. When my husband was a teacher, his union helped negotiate contracts that determined his salary and raises. My brother-in-law runs his own moving business, and there are moving company regulations in place that determine what he can and can’t charge hisContinue reading “SO YOU WANNA BE A WRITER…STEP 5: SET YOUR RATES (And Watch Out for S.E.T.)”