Community = Secret Weapon

In a Zoom training meeting, writing coach Chad R Allen reviewed the process of self-publishing his book. You can find his impressive bio at https://www.chadrallen.com. With a listing of his [...]

Precious Memories

I’ve been packing books, and because they are heavy I have to put a small number of books in each box. We only got through one complete bookshelf today, but that’s still a lot of [...]

FRAGILE!!!

We ordered an item from a wonderful company in Rhode Island. They consistently use a shipping company whose driver was extremely nice and very helpful. Twice, we received damaged goods which [...]

Unique Body What Ifs?

WARNING! This is a reminiscence and maybe will be a little long or preachy. A long time friend, Vicky Duncan Haley, sent pictures from a musical performance at First Assembly in Joliet back in [...]

Something that Matters

I’m still bothered by the lady at the pool. When I asked what she did before retirement, she replied, “I never did anything that mattered.” I posted a picture of Mom yesterday. [...]

Keepers of Kinship

This is not exactly a Preaching Alert, more of an Encouraging Word. I read an article long ago about women being keepers of kinship. I can’t find the original, so I hope  repeating the phrase [...]