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March 17, 2014
A Stroke of “Ladybug” Luck
Ever since I watched “Under the Tuscan Sun” several years ago, I’ve believed that ladybugs bring good luck. Before, I never much thought about it. The ladybug has many ideologies attached to it. According to Ask.com, “A ladybug historically symbolizes good fortune. In the middle ages, aphids attacked crops and the farmers prayed to the […]
March 14, 2014
Fictography #11 — Callie’s Letter
/FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!). This week’s selected photograph comes from another student of mine, Courtney Hastings. Courtney is a business communication major, she loves to write and has taken many courses with me. She is also a member of the public relations club, of […]
March 13, 2014
“Austenland”—Creative, Funny, and Just What the Doctor Ordered
As I’ve mentioned in past posts, I’ve hunkered down in an attempt to finish my second novel, so I’ve been a bit out of touch. I’m getting really close to completion, but in order to get there, I’ve had to put other things on hold. Unfortunately, blogging has been one such thing… But we all […]
March 7, 2014
Sushi For One — Fictography #10
/FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!). This week’s selected photograph comes from a student of mine, Aja Myles. Aja has taken feature writing and public relations writing with me, and she is a very beautiful writer. When I asked in class if anyone had a photograph for […]
March 5, 2014
You Can’t Get There (to Hallmark Channel) From Here
Two years ago this month, I self-published my first novel entitled “Beneath the Mimosa Tree.” I can’t believe it’s been two years. Time has certainly flown. Thanks to the good people in and around the Baltimore/Annapolis area, it’s seen a little success. I am most appreciative. More than you will ever know. People have asked […]
March 4, 2014
12 Ideas for Spring Break When You’re Stuck At Home
Next week is our university’s spring break, and I’m not going anywhere. Don’t cry for me Argentina. Some of our students and our department chair will head to Ireland on a fantastic trip while others will head to New Orleans on a service trip, however, I’ll be home doing my motherly duties with my children. […]
March 3, 2014
The Truth About Being In Your Forties
Last night as my friends and I gathered around to watch the Oscars, all but one of us in our 40s (the one who is not is the Samantha Jones of our group…older, not by much, but very much young at heart), I realized how fabulous all of us look. We may not be movie-star […]
February 28, 2014
Fictography #9 — Susie’s & Katie’s Snowwoman
/FICTOGRAPHY/ def. — The intersection of photography (submitted by readers) and fiction (written by me!). This week’s selected photograph comes from a friend of mine, Kathy Binder. Kathy and I have known each other for years, and last year I visited Kathy’s book club and got to know her and her friends even better. What I […]
February 26, 2014
Hanging Out With Jane Austen
I just reread part of Persuasion by Jane Austen, and it got me thinking what Jane would think and write about in today’s world. Would she still speak of and poke fun at the social classes? Would she draw characters who epitomized the thinking and scope of today’s morals and ethics in present-day society? She […]
February 24, 2014
So Much To Do, So Little…
Time. That’s right. So much to do, so little time. This morning began with an argument with my children AGAIN over wearing a coat to school. When will the madness end? I can’t waste anymore TIME on it, because I have a lot to accomplish this week. It’s a busy one…I have something going on […]
