It is 2016 and some people still don’t know RIGHT from wrong.  My employer was mad because I picked peas from her garden too early. So she told me to go and sweep the entire house. Seriously!  I’m not joking. So I did. And you know… I was whistling the whole time.

“Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably…And never, ever regret anything that made you smile. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the harbor. Catch the trade […]

Reading Home Town by Tracy Kidder. Checking out what makes him a winner of the Pulitzer prize.

“Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.”      John Wayne

I salute all American Veterans. Thank you for serving the country that I love. #VFW Photo by Sergeant Gina Marie Prescott.

“The BEST thing in life is finding someone who knows all of your flaws, mistakes, and weaknesses, and still thinks you’re completely amazing.”          Unknown                            

My heart is in Chicago! #crazy #writing #life

Recognize WHEN creativity is calling you. Act upon it. Even if the voice in your head is saying, “Write stupid.” Pick up the pen and start writing. You never know when a great idea is going to come your way. Most people ignore the little voice in their head. Don’t be afraid. You never know when […]

When you see a beautiful garden, it’s okay to admirer the first flower that you see. Just make sure you PICK  the BEST flower in the garden. #love