That was SO fun! Thank you to those who joined last night's book discussion about Humanity's Grace. Special thanks to the good folks at Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company (and my kind friends) for being part of it. You can now watch the highlights! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooh8uHnVe5Y Available now in e-book and hard copies. Support local bookstores by … Continue reading About last night’s book discussion
Sprinkling grace and kindness
Last month I had a dream about Dad. My favorite dreams are those that include my parents, leaving me feeling deeply loved when I awaken. And often sad in missing them. This specific dream inspired me that morning to think about kindness and generosity, traits Dick Montgomery was both known and admired for. Yes, while … Continue reading Sprinkling grace and kindness
Into the deep blue yonder of past and present
You know that feeling when you return to a place that hugs your heart? For some of us it might be the return to a favorite childhood place, maybe the home you grew up in, a special spot you traveled to, or where you first fell in love. These days when I pass through the … Continue reading Into the deep blue yonder of past and present
Death, taxes and blossoming cherry trees
When I awoke yesterday I tried to decipher why I was so tired. An April first joke? Gratefully I had the opportunity to spend last weekend at our beloved Illahee with my bestie-for-forever friend, and I had even taken two days of vacation from work. I am fortunate and grateful. Yet as I awakened Friday … Continue reading Death, taxes and blossoming cherry trees
Join Humanity’s Grace book discussion
At my book launch party I mentioned that I had received a request to facilitate a discussion about Humanity's Grace (2022, Bedazzled Ink Publishing). Since then I've chatted with a few of you about the book and thought it would be a lot of fun. It's so interesting for authors to hear what readers think … Continue reading Join Humanity’s Grace book discussion
Time traveling to the secrets of our past: Part 2
It's time to get back to those other stories. You may have read Time traveling to the secrets of our past: Part 1? which was mostly a story about furniture; not a secret. Might it be that some stories are less secretive but merely details that, for one reason or another, were not talked about? … Continue reading Time traveling to the secrets of our past: Part 2
My why: creating stories and selecting genre for Humanity’s Grace
My books, photo of my grandmother and siblings on the Long Beach Peninsula, and the bottle used in the making of my trailer for Ripples. Before I return to posting Time traveling to the secrets of our past: Part 2, I wanted to share this post featured first on January 1, 2022 by Women Writers, … Continue reading My why: creating stories and selecting genre for Humanity’s Grace
Time traveling to the secrets of our past: Part 1
I was gifted a copy of Washington Irving's 1836 Astoria from my friend Laurie. Although I have read Peter Stark's more recent book by the same name, I always meant to read this original volume. Given that my dad and grandfather were Pacific Northwest historians, it might seem a bit surprising I didn't already have … Continue reading Time traveling to the secrets of our past: Part 1
A tribute to my oldest friends
Yesterday my friend Liz reminded me about John Prine's song Hello in There. She had responded to a story I'd shared on social media about an interaction with a stranger I met on a walk. I am reminded how much I miss my elderly friends who have died. Like Mom. While some might say I … Continue reading A tribute to my oldest friends
Old times at Ocean Park and other stories
Russ and I happened to be here at Illahee in Ocean Park when the Coast Weekend printed a story about me and my writing. I had been interviewed by Patrick Webb several weeks before, but had no idea when it would be featured. We continued our routine like at home, only here Russ worked to … Continue reading Old times at Ocean Park and other stories
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