Chin Up, Honey–Large Print

I must share with you the cover of the large print edition of Chin Up, Honey. Now, that is a cover! Of all the covers on my books through the years, this has to be my very favorite. A woman walking on, head high. I suppose that is the theme of all my books. And [...]

Novel Synopsis, Life, and Nana

The plan had been for me to ahead to our new home in Alabama and spend three to six months handling the renovations and repairs, while Bigstreetrod would visit back and forth until our Oklahoma house sold. Ahh. I pictured visiting  with our son and grandchildren living only minutes away and creating a [...]

Home Sweet Home, at last

Let me just say that moving a household, after nearly twenty-five years in one place, half way across the country, is not an endeavor for sissies. Obviously I’m a bold woman–I’m also moving my blog, again.
There’s nothing like staying at home for real comfort. ~Jane Austen
I had thought we would be settled at our new [...]

One Tiny Thought

Watch your thoughts; they become your words.
Watch your words; they become your actions.
Watch your actions; they become your habits.
Watch your habits; they become your character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

Everything starts with a thought, and then comes a word.
Last night I had one of those quick little thought conversations that often goes unnoticed, but [...]

New Year Dream List

   My friend e-mailed me: “Did you make your list? You know– your list of desires for the coming year? Five things. Now don’t forget!”
From across the miles I could see my friend’s stern expression urging me. She punctuated her message with testimony of dreams having come true and with the quote:
If one advances confidently [...]