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Tire Pressure…Blood Pressure…Peer Pressure
The seasons are changing and in Arizona, that means it's time to check the tires. If you're like me, the last thing you want to do is bend down and put air in your tires. It isn't hard. I know how to do it. I just hate doing it. And fortunately, there are plenty of...
The Things I Can’t Open…And Something You Can (Surprise!)
The other morning, I struggled to open a new tub of butter. It had one of those wrap-around plastic tabs. Impossible to grab. And just a week earlier, I couldn't get the cap off of the Afrin. I pushed. I twisted. I squeezed. I had to bring it back to the pharmacy. The...
Why Is It So Difficult to Change the Sheets!
Who needs to belong to a gym when changing the sheets on the bed is so freaking exhausting. How many steps must one travel to complete the mission? Back and forth. Up and down. Certainly more steps if it's a California King. And all that tugging on the corners to get...
Do Good Things Come to Those Who Wait?
I've been thinking lately about the advice we collect as we make our way through life. Being a cautious type, I'm always interested in the wisdom of others. Eager to avoid life's missteps. So here are the top pieces of advice that echo in my head and my spin on them....
Is Your Family Story the Next Great Saga?
Welcome to all the new readers who've recently joined through a BookSweep or BookFunnel promotion. Glad to have you with us! The Stories We Tell Every family has its drama. That's what makes family gatherings so interesting. A place to share family lore. Relatives who...
Ten Secrets Readers Don’t Know About Authors
Ever wonder what's going on in an author's mind? Here's a sneak peek into my world: Reading is the act of immersing yourself in an author's imagination. There are secrets hiding between the lines and paragraphs of every page. You only need to pay attention to spot...
What’s That Smell?
If you have sinus issues or allergies, then you know the effect intense fragrances can have. After living in California for a few years, I quickly learned the term "scent-free". It's very popular there. In public places, such as gyms, theaters, yoga studios, and...
Is It Time to Go Back to the Movies?
Okay, I admit it. Since the CDC confirmed that there was little chance that vaccinated people could catch and spread Covid, I grabbed a mask and raced off to my nearest multiplex. And boy, was I surprised. No one was there. It was as if the entire theater had been...
Zoom: When Can We Go Back to Face-to-Face Meetings?
I've participated in a lot of Zoom meetings over the past twelve months. Mostly, professional meetings with other writers. And though it's a great way to connect, there is a downside. For one, Zoom projects your "live" image on the screen. This means you're forced to...