My days that I took off for self-care and more naps returned me to an place that I found with my husband more than 5 years ago. Had it been that long? I love neighborhood places and one that has a bakery is at the top of my list. Tucked away in a corner ofContinue reading “Cozy Places”
Tag Archives: Minnesota
Irish Cooking Day
Inflation or not, I had to check the fridge again for my corned beef and cabbage. My mom’s only secret ingredient is adding lots of butter during holidays. I call it pats of love. That salty meat is getting lots of love this week and so is that cabbage. I’m one who thinks any kindContinue reading “Irish Cooking Day”
Secret Rendezvous
Friday is here and I have a date with a few books. Instead of a night out in a fancy dress and heels, I’m curling up with popcorn and few good books. I need to return to my story bubble to get back into the novel I started to rework at the beginning of theContinue reading “Secret Rendezvous”
Haunted
As the weeks move forward toward one of mom’s favorite holidays, St. Patrick’s Day, I find myself being haunted by a story I’ve helped edit. The rush to get the book out on the anniversary of a husband’s death at the end of February, may have played a part in a few last minute misses.Continue reading “Haunted”
Edge of Spring
The weather couldn’t make it’s mind up this week as we teeter on the edge of spring in Minnesota. We started the week with rain and thunder that turned into flurries. Those flakes snowballed until they coated the melting brown covering the lawns and sides of the streets. I live here and I wanted toContinue reading “Edge of Spring”
Do you ever have one of those days when you want to crawl back into bed or start wishing bedtime would come early? Well, that was my yesterday. There’s never a dull moment when it comes to helping people and for some reason everyone decided to call or send a barrage of email questions. MaybeContinue reading
Sleepless In Minnesota
The middle of the week is here and I’m thinking about my sleepless in Minnesota week. Looking back, I guess I can’t complain because my sleepless hours let me get a lot of work done. My up in the middle of the night with the moon as my company helped me finish some art pieces.Continue reading “Sleepless In Minnesota”
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a day made for all romance writers! They’re the ones who could fill every corner of a Hallmark card with every kind of romance. Some love the dark and dangerous, whiles others love the sappy. We don’t need a steamy shower to write love scenes. Yes, smoke billows out ofContinue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day!”
The One
Last night, I discovered writing playlists created by other writers on YouTube. Then, I switched to party music before some random channels started playing and my catlike eyes lifted up to the screen when some soft bamboo music started to play. My body relaxed as I watch the snow up from the ground and towardContinue reading “The One”
Love Notes
I was getting ready for today’s prompt when something wonderful happened. My forgetful nature of setting things down and forgetting them gave me a surprise. I hid a Valentine’s Day card for my husband in one of the books I’m reading, and it made me smile. I thought, “What a great surprise to give someone,Continue reading “Love Notes”
New Book Release Coming Soon!
The end of the week is finally here and my fingers are itching. I’m so close to pushing the publish button, it’s hard to hold myself back because I take my own advice. I need to do a few more rounds of proofs before I launch my next journal. Yes, the big day is finallyContinue reading “New Book Release Coming Soon!”
Book Review Update
Have you found your quiet alley yet? Or, wandered through some unknown city? I’m trying by reading a new book but the style wasn’t what I expected. I wanted the poetry of Paris. Yes, the sappy read with a glass a wine and maybe a little romance. The recommended read did make me laugh aContinue reading “Book Review Update”
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