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Movie: Hidden Figures

The movie Hidden Figures is on my top 10 list of favorite movies of all time. I saw it three times in the theaters when it first came out. I cried every single time. When I watch it again, I’m sure I’ll cry again. As Leslie Jones asked on SNL when the film came out: “Why didn’t … Continue reading Movie: Hidden Figures

Memory: The Start of a Family Tradtion

In late January of 1966, Central New York was hit with an epic blizzard that shut the area down for days. Here’s a link to some photos taken at the time. I grew up in a rural area. My aunt, uncle and four cousins lived next door on one side, my grandmother and step-grandfather lived … Continue reading Memory: The Start of a Family Tradtion

Meal: Cheese and Pie Crust

My mom always baked:  bread, cookies, cakes, and pies, all from scratch. As a child, I didn’t understand why she always made extra pie crust when it was pie day. When I got older,  her secret was revealed. She would slice cheddar cheese, wrap it up in the “scraps” of pie crust, and bake it … Continue reading Meal: Cheese and Pie Crust

Musing: Getting Political

I had originally planned a movie review for this week’s blog. I had written about God Bless America, which is a dark comedy. After the events of January 6, I could not review that particular movie at this time with a good conscience. I work very hard not to be political in my author persona. … Continue reading Musing: Getting Political

MJ Monday: Manuscript — Keeping Characters in Character

I recently finished the revisions on my next book (stay tuned for more details closer to publication date).  My editor and I went back and forth on the ending. She wanted me to do something I felt wasn’t in character for my hero/heroine. I thought that what I had written would suffice. She wanted more. … Continue reading MJ Monday: Manuscript — Keeping Characters in Character

2021: The Year To Come

2020 has been a challenging year. I don’t need to enumerate or recap the Dumpster fire. The malaise isn’t going to magically vanish when we flip the calendar page to 2021. As is my habit, I’ve been thinking long and hard about my goals for the coming year. The strategy for my life. The changes … Continue reading 2021: The Year To Come

MJ Monday-Manuscript: What is to Come

I am in the process of finishing up the final book of the Service for Sanctuary trilogy.  I’ll share the cover and the playlist when I have a release date. In the meantime, I’m between projects. I’m hesitant to start something new right now, because I don’t want to be so deep into research or … Continue reading MJ Monday-Manuscript: What is to Come

First World “Problem”

Maybe this isn’t a problem, but rather an annoyance. And in the grand scheme of the COVID-era, it’s downright ridiculous. At my day job, I wear a headset to talk on the phone. I wear eyeglasses, too, but I’ve never developed the habit of wearing them all the time. On and off, depending on what … Continue reading First World “Problem”

MJ Monday-Music: Boomer!

If you’ve followed my blog at all, you know that I have been slowly converting my home office into a sanctuary/retreat. I still have a long way to go, but one of things on the never ending list was music. Yes, I can play music through my laptop, but the sound stinks and computers are … Continue reading MJ Monday-Music: Boomer!

Thursday Thought: Fleabag (Includes Spoiler)

My husband and I sat down one night to binge watch season two of Fleabag, an award-winning show on Amazon. We hadn’t seen season one. Hubs had been told season one wasn’t necessary to understand season two. I wish I’d seen season one, if only for contest. The first episode of season two dropped the … Continue reading Thursday Thought: Fleabag (Includes Spoiler)