Brighten the Corner Where You Are

I will miss 2016. I will miss my son being 16/17, and my daughter not yet being 25. Every age my children have passed through has been my favorite. In 2016, my sixth novel was published. I worked on some special projects with remarkable writers. I saw New Orleans for the very first time. The best part is that I made several new friends and deepened friendships I have with others. I spent Christmas with my parents. And I celebrated being married for twenty-six years to mybest friend.

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