I’ve always been an avid reader. Growing up, I’d often read two or three books per week. By the time I got to high school, I had discovered Stephen King, and until my mid-twenties, he was my favorite author. I read each of his books as it was released, and then for [...]
Andy Andrews Gave Me a Little Perspective!
After hearing all the buzz about The Noticer by Andy Andrews, I couldn’t resist stopping by Books-A-Million last weekend to pick up a copy. I was blown away. I’ve read many books over the years, but this is one of the best – perhaps the best.
A blend of autobiography, fiction, and inspiration, The [...]
When is a Crush More Than a Crush?
Last night a friend and I had a lengthy discussion about crushes. In particularly, we discussed just when a crush is more than a crush. After much thought, I have decided to publish my conclusions.
Let us first define the word “crush”. In my opinion, a crush is an admiration from afar. Though crushes vary from [...]
A Stitch in Time…
I come from a very crafty family. My maternal grandmother cross stitched. My mother handcrafted dolls and stuffed animals. Fortunately, their do-it-yourself talents were passed down the family tree.
My grandmother taught me to cross stitch. She tried to teach all the girls in the family, but I’m the only one who took a real shine [...]
Wisdom of the (Middle) Ages
I had quite the wakeup call the other day. While in Michigan with Terry, I heard him say, “Middle aged people like myself…” I didn’t hear another word after that. Middle aged? This guy is maybe 10 years older than myself! I have certainly never thought of myself as middle aged or even anywhere close [...]
