Trick or Treat and all things exceedingly sweet! The big day is finally here. A day of fun, of dressing up, and of parading around neighborhoods and shopping malls in search of candy rewards. I’ve worked hard for this day, slaving many hours to bring one of Doctor Who’s foes to life. My “little” Doctor…
“You must personally accept the responsibility of improving your own life.” ~ Chögyam Trungpa How often do you think your life is stuck in a rut? Do you look around and feel like everyone else has it pulled together better than you? Let me tell you a secret…they don’t. It’s all a matter of perception.…
A problem has been brewing in my household. It may be slightly related to the lack of banana stock. Yeah… it’s pointless trying to keep them in ample supply with the minion infestation we have on our hands. The situation exploded in the past couple of weeks. The heart of the problem―The Grass Is Greener…
I am waving my geek card to the world. If you follow this blog than it’s probably no surprise to you, given the way we track Thor’s travels. Speaking of Thor, he’s landed at his latest destination and has a few quick check-ins. I hear he’ll be giving us a more in-depth report on Friday.…
The fourth of July is a special date in the United States. It’s a day when we come together as Americans to celebrate our freedom, and to remember what it took to obtain those rights we all enjoy as citizens. Families gather together for backyard BBQs and swim parties. Parades march down the center of…
The Gift of Nothing is a beautiful children’s book everyone should familiarize themselves with. It revolves around the holiday, and Cat’s difficulties deciding what to get his buddy, Dog. Eventually, Cat decides to wrap the biggest box he can find, filled with nothing more than air. The reason: There’s no greater gift than the friendship…
Born and raised in Southern California Disneyland was always a popular family destination. My father would make a point of taking us there once a year. We would arrive when the gates opened and stay until the park closed down for the night. I have to give props to my parents for their strength and…
What do you do when all your commitments weigh on you, yet your body decides it’s time to shut down? That’s exactly what happened to me this week, and it has thrown my whole schedule out of whack. It doesn’t matter what your profession is or isn’t, we all have daily obligations nagging at us like toddlers with…
The Birthday – the milestone event of another year. I told Susie Lindau, the Wild Rider that I would blog about this day and then I proceeded to panic about it all week long. This is why I write fiction. I’m no good with real life. My characters say it so much better than I ever…
This is a busy week ahead. School Valentine Day cards must be addressed, one for each kid, in each class, and then there is the homestead to consider. Whether you’re married, dating or playing the single scene, I challenge you to make this Thursday a special one. For Friday the 15th – things may come…
Back in the early 1990’s my father and I flew out to Texas and had the opportunity to tour Austin and the surrounding areas. We liked what we saw and took the family back for a week’s vacation. We enjoyed some R & R at Lake Travis, went shopping in Dallas, explored the famous caverns…
It’s disheartening and frustrating when your territory is overrun by unwanted guests. In this case, I’m going to refer to them as the enemy. I’m talking about the weevil. A nasty, undesirable bug that brings destruction. They come at you very stealthy in their sneak attack on your pantry. They move in when your defenses are…
