Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Winter Lemon Cake

Sometimes, on a chilly day, you crave something both warm and springy at the same time. This is the perfect recipe! Easy to put together, warm and yummy with a hint of summer lemon to be savored on a cold, … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Monday

So. The Super Bowl was last night. (As I’m actually typing this, it hasn’t been played yet. Yeah, yeah. Whatever.) Normally, I would be “reviewing” my fave commercials today but I doubt I get back to update this with more … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: Here’s Hoping

No surprise to anyone who hangs around this site, I’m a huge Lindsey Stirling fan. I love her original music, love her covers, love her videos. Heck, I loved her dancing on DWTS. She’s done well for a kid who … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Changes

Life is what it is and mine is off-kilter at the moment. No musing today. No philosophizing. The Universe pretty much says it all. Changing one’s life is easy, Silver, and there are lots of ways to go about it, … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: So…

With today’s #1lineWed theme, it would have been easy to find a snippet to plug in here. Instead, I made myself write new words. So, ignore the typos and first draft stuffs because this totally is a first draft. So, … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: PHILLY Shrimp Cocktail Dip

Guess what happens Sunday? At least here in the States. Yes, once again, it’s time for the Super Bowl. And for the first time, I’m probably gong to watch because a team is there for the first time in ages. … Continue reading

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A Blue Monday

We’re supposed to have blue skies today. I’ve enjoyed them the past two days. And it’s Monday. Perhaps the sunshine will make up for the stuff. And there’s been stuff. So, here’s what up in my life. Saturday turned out … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: A Journey

Most of you know that I’ve been known to watch the Superbowl simply for the commercials. The last few years, I’ve simply looked them up online after the fact. Okay, sometimes before because compannies and ad agencies want the biggest … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Secrets

I’m actually putting this post together on Wednesday as we’re supposed to have a minor snowmagedden overnight. I want to make sure this goes live because…well…secrets. We all have them. Some we share, some we play it close to the … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Short Story Long

A good raconteur makes a long story short and entertaining. A good storyteller makes a short story and turns it into a long story, aka a novel. Aren’t y’all glad I’m not a raconteur? Anyway, today’s #1lineWed THEME is **LONG**. … Continue reading

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