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As I wind down my life in the Big Apple… I’m looking to set my default speed at Cruise. I don’t plan to ever retire, and Sandy still has years to go before he’s ready to retire from his TV job, but we have an eye toward eventually moving out west. Back to my roots. I grew … [Read more...] about Life in the Slow Lane

I once asked a marriage counselor, “What one thing do all happy couples have in common?” He answered, “Parity.” Meaning one spouse’s needs, wants, and opinions aren’t more important than the other spouse’s. I found this fascinating from the point of view of a serial … [Read more...] about THE SECRET TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE

Every year, it’s the same. As the date of my husband’s birthday approaches, I’m thrown into a mild panic, wondering what to get him. Whenever I ask what he wants, Sandy says “I’m good.” Or he’ll take me in his arms and say, “I have everything I want right here.” (Corny, you might … [Read more...] about Birthday Boy

Maybe it was the mountain air. Or maybe it was the company of another writer as devious-minded as me. Or a combination of the two. Whatever the reason, my brain is percolating with ideas after two days at the Smoky Mountain retreat of my friend and critique partner, Donna … [Read more...] about Dog Days in the Smoky Mountains with Donna

Tech issues. We’ve all been there. Something stops working and suddenly it’s a nuclear meltdown. My most recent tour of duty in the seventh circle of hell is tech issues? No email for almost a week and my website went down. Seems my domain expired without prior notice. When I … [Read more...] about Tech Hell