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October 5, 2024

Scotland and Its Highland Coos

Those of you who know me will attest to my love and fascination with Scotland, from its natural beauty to the language and its people to the creatures that call it home. This blog post and Smackdown in Scotland: The High...

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Published on October 05, 2024 10:00

September 16, 2024

Forests of the Appalachian Mountains

I was given a gift of four days at Wild Abundance in the North Carolina Appalachian Mountains, learning how to forage plants and trees. Learning how to make teas, salves, and other concoctions was educational and fun. I ...

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Published on September 16, 2024 11:44

The Appalachian Forests

I was given a gift of four days at Wild Abundance in the North Carolina Appalachian Mountains, learning how to forage plants and trees. Learning how to make teas, salves, and other concoctions was educational and fun. I ...

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Published on September 16, 2024 11:44

August 1, 2024

Lisbeth and G��nter - Second Chance at Love

I took a six-month hiatus from writing blog posts to concentrate on my next book, Smackdown in Scotland, which I plan to release this September. Now I'm back enjoying time writing smaller works, including those for my bl...

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Published on August 01, 2024 17:17

December 16, 2023

Dream Job

DELAYED.

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Published on December 16, 2023 14:24

November 22, 2023

No Reindeer? Ship Early

No matter what holiday you celebrate this time of the year, shipping tokens of love to others takes on a life of its own.

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Published on November 22, 2023 12:00

November 12, 2023

You Are Not Forgotten

About a year ago I was asked if I'd like to be part of a first of its kind event in the state of North Carolina. Without hesitation, "Absolutely" was the word that flew off my lips. After just finishing an event for Gold...

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Published on November 12, 2023 08:49

October 10, 2023

Exploring The Last Frontier

When I was born, there were only 48 states. Ouch! That sounds like eons ago. With that said, you now know I was born before 1959. I had the opportunity to visit the 49th state recently, and I'd like to share my experienc...

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Published on October 10, 2023 21:42

August 26, 2023

Writing Is Never a Solo Gig

Writing may appear to be a solo gig, but it involves more people than you might think.

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Published on August 26, 2023 19:42

July 29, 2023

A Cockeyed Optimist

Yes, I'm a self-proclaimed optimist. Always was, always will be. That has allowed me to live my life in a place of wonder and joy. Does this mean that I avoid reality? Absolutely not. I didn't say my life has never had d...

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Published on July 29, 2023 10:07