Alma Mater

What colleges have you attended? I have my BA in music from California Baptist College (now University) I also took a couple of summer music classes from Los Medanos Community College. Over the years, I've used my degree to sing and teach music publicly and privately. Where did you attend university/college? Did you get a … Continue reading Alma Mater

Playtime

Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? I met a lady on a flight that said, "I've never worked a day in my career. I play." She went on to tell me that she absolutely loved what she did for a living, thus it never felt like work. I play … Continue reading Playtime

Happy New Year

Happy New Adhere! Shed the negativity spoken over you and adhere to the joy of a positive life. Happy New Beer! Root would be preferable. A & W Root Beer is the best. Add a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for a refreshing float. Happy New Cheer! Cheer up. Live happily and pay it … Continue reading Happy New Year

Half-off eBooks: Last Chance

Last Chance: The half-off sale for my beautifully illustrated poetry eBooks ends tonight. Just $2.99 each. Here's the list: The Love Trio: Chasing Love, Finding Love, and Losing Love Waiting Like That Hope Like That Seasons Like That Haunting Like That The Faithful Like That Thanks so much for checking them out! Success in your … Continue reading Half-off eBooks: Last Chance

Emails!

What are your biggest challenges? Being a good friend and subscriber that responds to emails is a challenge. The problem is the 200 + emails I receive each day. I can't open them all, read them, answer them, and encourage each writer as is my want. As challenging as this is, I want you to … Continue reading Emails!

Nostalgia

What makes you feel nostalgic? Grandma Cutshaw's Coca-Cola ham. We cook it every year for Christmas. Remembering laughter around the table with 12 of us playing canasta at Grandma's. Crazy fun. Christmas ornaments that have been passed to me from my parents, from Grandma. Putting up Santa and Mrs. Claus that Grandma made in ceramics. … Continue reading Nostalgia

Loose Ends

Just as this cute snowman's scarf is askew, so are the days of our lives. Life takes us to unexplained and sometimes uncomfortable places. Places that throw our goals, dreams, and aspirations askew, leaving loose ends. I'm sure we have all been there: an unexpected move, a job change, a death in the family, a … Continue reading Loose Ends