Last night, I got the paw…a soft one, but nevertheless, it was a call to action. Right after that, a soft, but urgent cry followed. My boy. He needed to get out. It was well after midnight and I had to get up at 5:30 for a commitment I’d made with a friend, something I […]
The Owl that Calls in the Night Read More »
I often grab a cup of coffee with a writing partner of mine. She writes mostly adult, but dabbles in other genres, and has recently published her debut novel. She’s tapped into a well of determination and desire to use her time to get the work done. She inspires me! It wasn’t the work though,
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Begging for Trouble So innocent, right? Don’t believe it. This boy is always looking for trouble. Which is a great lesson
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This morning, I spotted this beauty as I was walking along the path with Wrigley. He’s a frequent visitor to this pond, which tells me there’s a ton of life lurking in the depths of the murky water below. He’s a stealth operator, but so are we. The sky above us is clear and blue,
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Making the Most of a Blue Sky Day! This puppy, this day for me as a writer started out as a challenge. Where to go with a current draft that I’m working on, the book I’m seeking representation for, and all the other voices in my head telling me I should do this, I should’ve done
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So, of course, the story continues. Wrigley and Reilly existed on this planet for three whole days together. Wrigley, I believe, is Reilly’s gift to me. Wrigley was born on October 5th, and came to us just shortly before Christmas. We had had a dog that didn’t chew furniture, nibbled occasionally on a finger, maybe,