Exclusive Book Cover Sneak Peek!

Dear Valued Reader,  Happy New Year to you and yours! As the holiday dust settles, I wanted to give you a special New Year’s gift since you are one of the most important people in the world to me: a cherished reader. I thought you might enjoy a sneak peek—before...

Let’s Talk about Cats instead of COVID

I don’t know about you, but I’ve found the past few months to be, in a word, exhausting. Who would have guessed three months ago what our country would look like today? So much distressing news and stressful events in our daily lives as we have all negotiated our way...

Of Ducks and Men

You may recall that in a recent newsletter I told you about the passing of my dear sister-in-law, Lori, as a result of breast cancer. Time has a way of marching on, of course, even in a time of Coronavirus, and so I have continued to work through grief. My brother has...

Best Friends are the Best Things in Life

Do you have a best friend? Someone who has been through many of life’s trials with you? I know I do. Her name is Mary. Mary and I met the day before she got married, as I was invited by a friend of a friend of a friend to attend a pre-wedding celebration for Mary....