The Ride of a Lifetime

As stores begin to display Christmas wares way too early, and holiday commercials are rushing us into the holiday mentality, I can’t help but revisit memories of childhood Christmases surrounded by family, tradition, and the spontaneous ride of a lifetime.  I must have been twelve or thirteen, and it was an exceptionally cold Christmas Day in… Read More The Ride of a Lifetime

I Feel Your Pain

I watched her as she softly rubbed her pregnant belly, and followed her gaze to the mother who was holding her infant as close to her as possible given the IV and monitors between them.  I imagine she could feel that mother’s pain as she caressed the unborn child within her. She glanced down at her… Read More I Feel Your Pain

September 11… a Red Circle Day

One year ago today, I blindly took my first step on a journey to share my writing. I had no idea what was in store for me but I faithfully forged ahead, dedicating my first post to a true Red Circle Day in history. It also became the inspiration for the title of my first… Read More September 11… a Red Circle Day

Weekly Photo Challenge: Unusual POV

  Weekly Photo Challenge: Unusual POV Unusual. In this week’s Photography 101 post on point of view, Lynn Wohlers offers great advice on how to show your own unique way of looking at the world: Challenge yourself to rethink your ideas about what subjects are appropriate, and then challenge yourself again to find an unusual perspective on your subject.… Read More Weekly Photo Challenge: Unusual POV

Book Giveaway – Signed By Author!!!

Kate at Another Clean Slate is hosting a giveaway for one signed copy of Red Circle Days! Here’s what she had to say about it. “I still use a paper calendar. I have my work calendar on my phone and computer, but my personal life is all written in pen on a calendar hanging in… Read More Book Giveaway – Signed By Author!!!