We've all been there. The elation of finishing a novel followed by the drop in the gut, a day or two later, and the panicked voice in your head that cries "Now what?" Starting fresh on a new Work in Progress after having been immersed for months, or years in some cases, in the … [Read more...] about Chapter One, Page One
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House Swap
It all started last summer when we were staying at a VRBO.com rental I'd booked online. The gorgeous Santa Fe, NM residence was all I'd hoped it would be - pictures didn't do it justice. Built in the 1700's and modernized without losing any of its character, it had an inner … [Read more...] about House Swap
My Crazy, Wonderful Son
Michael is different, no doubt about it. For one thing, he's very tall. He towers over me at well over six feet, and I'm pretty tall myself. He's also really smart, especially when it comes to math and anything involving computers, whereas I'm a self-professed "technotard." And … [Read more...] about My Crazy, Wonderful Son
DIY Is My Middle Name
Someone in quality control screwed up when I was in the making, because seems I was born without an "off" switch. I can't see something that needs doing and overlook it. I TRY. God knows. But it's like this weird tic or obsession or whatever. I'm the person straightening the … [Read more...] about DIY Is My Middle Name
