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July 28, 2015
The Fortune Teller—Flash Fiction
What is Flash Fiction? It’s telling a short story in a limited amount of words. Some call Flash Fiction a story in 300 words, 500 words, or under 1,000 words. There are varying degrees of word counts for this type of writing, and some Flash Fiction definitions include a word count of 1,500 words. In […]
July 27, 2015
Finding Inspiration on a Monday Morning
Mondays. We all dread them. It means the weekend is over, and it’s time to get back to work. You can look at it this way if your choose, or you can look at it another way. Instead, remind yourself of what a great weekend you had, and set goals to reach this week. Feeling […]
July 26, 2015
Watermelon Sunday
* * * I don’t know about you, but I can’t seem to get enough watermelon this summer. While I’ve always liked watermelon, this year’s crops have been so tasty sweet that I’ve been buying watermelon every time I go to the grocery store. What I love about it most is that it’s a sweet, […]
July 23, 2015
6 Ways to Wear Makeup That Doesn’t Age You
* * * You can probably tell if you scroll through my past posts over that last few years that I’m kind of dreading turning 50 next month (I just lied…I am absolutely dreading turning 50 next month. Yikes.). I’m not quite sure how I got here, but alas, it is about to happen. You […]
July 21, 2015
10 Words of Wisdom to Defeat the Negativity Monster in Relationships and at Work
Nobody likes to hang around with negative people all the time. Let’s face it—when you’re in the throes of feeling blue, that last thing you should do is allow negative influences into you life. People who never have a kind word to say or wallow in gossip can be detrimental to your well-being. At some […]
July 19, 2015
#Annapolis with #nofilter
Today’s blog post is a photo essay of the afternoon spent with my daughter in Annapolis. Even in this near 100 degree weather, the photos—all taken with my iPhone and with no filter—represent this city well…one of my favorite places on the planet. Annapolis is so near and dear to my heart, and my first […]
July 18, 2015
The Swing Era & Today’s Fashion
Many people are fascinated with the mid 1930s up until the late 1940s called “the swing era.” That tumultuous period of time—with World War I behind us and World War II looming and then beginning—marks a time of worry, uncertainty, and confusion. However, the fashion of the era continues to be emulated, even as we […]
July 16, 2015
“It’s All In the Bag” — Items for Your Pool or Beach Bag
Scout bag. Check. Suntan lotion. Check. Face lotion. Check. Flip Flops. Check. Bathing Suit. Check. Towel. Check. Sunglasses. Check. Bike. Check. We all have our pool and beach bags, and what we keep inside them is still important as we hit the midway point of summer. Summer is not over—there are many more weeks of […]
July 14, 2015
Endorsements for Baseball Girl
Today, I’d like to thank Dr. Charles Steinberg of the Boston Red Sox and Jack Magnus of Readers Favorite for their kind commentary about Baseball Girl. Dr. Steinberg endorsed the book, which you can see showcased on the new cover, and Jack Magnus gave it a 5-Star Review. As for sales of this independent novel, […]
July 13, 2015
Choosing the Perfect Briefcase
Finding the perfect briefcase is like finding the perfect purse: it takes time, patience, and a good eye. If you’re anything like me, choosing the right bag is never easy; we all have different needs based upon our line of work. Whether it’s a briefcase or a bag, all the right design components must come […]
