Everyone knows the dangers that lurk in social media. We are constantly aware of the junk that litters our timelines and the lessons that come from clicking on garbage only to have our friends begin asking, "Hey, are you really stuck in Brazil and need fast cash?" Yet recently, I almost fell victim to a news item I read.“Is the turtleneck dead?” Further, the post continued to say it had been replaced by the cold-shoulder shirt that features cleavage.I clutched my throat in mock disgust. Continue Reading
Will the wait be worth it?
The wait is the worst, isn’t it? That’s really more of a statement than a question, but I’m sure you’ve had situations where you’ve done all you can, and the only thing left to do is wait. You find yourself doing odd things, your mind wanders aimlessly, you toss and turn when you should be sleeping. Finally, the anxiety starts to bubble over and you dig deep to make sure you don’t over-react. At least that’s what happens to me. Four weeks ago, I finished writing my first book. A real, for Continue Reading
The Gift of Memories
Of all the blessings I’ve had this year, one of the greatest gifts was spending a couple of hours with my brother-in-law at an Amish horse auction. While the rest of the family headed to the apple orchards for fresh cider and warm donuts, Wayne and I headed to the county fairgrounds in my rural Wisconsin hometown. We slid onto the cold, metal bleachers on this unseasonably cool late September day. I shoved my hands deep into the pockets of my one-shade-away-from-gawdy green jacket, and Continue Reading
What’s in a name?
“Hey, Stella,” I said. No response. “Stella.” A little louder, same result. I tried it once more with all the angst of Stanley Kowalski from A Streetcar Named Desire. “Stella!” When Stella didn’t respond, I knew I was doomed. “Adele… Adelia… Amanda…” My cries continued to be ignored. All I wanted was to listen to some good Aretha music. Was that too much to ask? In frustration, I opened my iPad and at precisely the time I hit the search key on google, I remembered her name. Continue Reading