One of the things I love most about being part of a writing community is getting to know my fellow authors. JJ Renek is a fascinating...

I am way behind and need to plant my garden. I haven't even started my seeds yet. The only vegetable I have at the moment is a tomato...

My mind is wild place most of the time. I'm thinking about fifty things at once. That's not always a good thing, especially when I need...

Spring in the Ozarks is truly a sight to behold, with colorful blossoms and warm sunshine emerging after a long winter. Yet, this season...

Breathing has become a real challenge the last couple of weeks, and I've been desperate to find something that would help. I made a quest...

I don't know about you, but allergy season has already hit me hard. I've had to start taking my Zyrtec again, and it's only helping a...

Have you ever been in a room with a group and people and fed off their energy? I don't mean like an energy vampire. I mean where you are...

Thanks to the insane wind we have experienced in my neck of the woods over the last week or so, my allergies are in full swing. It has...

I've been under a great deal of stress the last week or so. With layoffs at work and a loved one in the hospital with an unknown illness,...

I don't know about where you live, but getting to work proved difficult for me last week. We had several inches of snow last Tuesday and...

Please note: the content of this blog post is my opinion. I am not a food safety specialist or healthcare professional. If you know me at...

A great deal has been happening in my author life lately. As many of you know, I participated in JANO, a writing competition held within...

In today’s fast-paced world, feeling overwhelmed is all too common. From demanding jobs to personal responsibilities, stress can creep...

I've been extremely busy this month. I'm participating in the JANO competition, which is sponsored by Sleuths' Ink Mystery Writers. JANO...

My car's dash read three degrees when I left for work this morning. Even though I let my car warm up for ten minutes before I left, my...

Broccoli cheese soup is a comforting favorite that warms you from within. Imagine savoring a bowl of this creamy goodness on a chilly...

As I sit in my living room watching snowflakes gently cascade to the ground, my natural tendency to make sure I'm prepared kicked in. I...

It's amazing how life changes so quickly. One decision can change everything. I have posted this story before, but I feel the need to...

Merry Christmas, my friends! I hope you are all happy, healthy, and feeling the warm embrace of unconditional love. This time of year is...

The holiday season brings everyone together, and what better way to create lasting memories than through festive games? Christmas parties...