There, I Said It!
Just Walk It Off!
In my latest novel, Friends for A Season, Zak, a college freshman, faces a health crisis; he's slowly going deaf. Zak's first reaction is denial. After all, he's a teenager, and no one young expects to go deaf. Young people think they're invincible (and that's a quote...
Has My Mother Hacked Into My Apple Watch?
If you've been following along with my blog, you might remember that back in January 2025 I had open-heart surgery to replace an aortic valve. No big deal. Today, heart surgery seems to be commonplace. Since then, I've had a couple of missteps here and there, and so,...
Does Anyone Else Want Dessert?
It might be the times we're living in or perhaps the fact that I'm getting older, but it seems I want dessert every night. And it has nothing to do with being hungry or even craving something sweet. I think it's just that after years of controlling myself about...
Does it Really Pay to Wash the Windows?
Once again, it's Monsoon Season in Phoenix, Arizona, and everything outside is covered in dust. The outdoor furniture, the patio, the grill, and the grill cover that is lying on the ground next to the grill (don't ask me why it wasn't on top of the grill—that would...
Everyone Makes A Mistake Now And Then
It's time to fess up. If you're like me, a struggling author, nothing is more painful than admitting you've goofed. Not that I'm perfect, but boy, when I make a mistake...I really do it up. Let me explain. Authors are fairly knowledgeable about the importance of...
You’re Welcome. I Think…
Lately, I've been receiving a lot of messages from my doctor's office. They text, email, and call, eager to connect. They want to thank me for visiting and ask my opinion about the visit. As a former healthcare administrator, I know what they're doing. The surveys are...
My New Side Hustle: Picking Up Meds
Growing up in New York City, I was warned not to do drugs. And drugs back then were everywhere. In school. On the street. In the subway. A nickel bag could be had just by walking through a park, not to mention the neighborhood fast-food joint, where you could order...
If I Can’t Eat Another Bite…Why Am I Still Chewing?
The holidays are now behind us, and so ends another period of wild overeating. We've once again failed to control ourselves. And really, why should we? Food was everywhere through Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's. Try as I might (and trust...
The Art of Staying Focused…Or How to Write A Great Novel
You can take classes. You can listen to speakers. You can knock your head against the wall. But in the end, the only way to write and finish a novel is to sit down and do the work. No matter how distracting the world might be. No matter the number of interruptions...