Ray and I have accomplished our goal for this Texas trip: we staged the “Dimmit House” (the one we restored several years back, which is directly across the street from our Victorian, Lyon House), and then signed up with a realtor so it can go on the market. We have been hauling furniture, cleaning and…
Author: lenleatherwood
I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years.
SCP’s “The Trip to Bountiful” is a Must-See!
We had the pleasure last night of attending the premiere of The Trip to Bountiful directed by one of our closest friends here in Sherman, Darrah Dunn. Darrah, a seasoned actor and and set designer, turned his skill for this show to directing. The cast, under his sensitive guidance, delivered a powerful performance of Texas playwright Horton…
Made It!
We have officially arrived in Sherman, Texas after two solid days of driving from LA. The weather was cold and the skies were clear for the entire trip. I am sitting now in the front parlor of our Victorian with the space heater keeping the room warm. It feels good to be here after several…
Headed to Texas
We are currently in Grants, New Mexico en route to Sherman, Texas. We left this morning at 6 from Ojai and arrived here around 8:45 pm. We will get up early and drive on into Sherman tomorrow after about 12 hours of driving. We saw snow today in Arizona and New Mexico, the aftermath of…
A Breather
Hi all, We are up in Ojai tonight. The night is absolutely lovely with a waxing crescent moon in the western sky with Mars shining brightly nearby and the Milky Way splashing its lively self over much of the rest of the sky. The air is so fresh after the rain that it smells delicious…
Congratulations to Lily Massee, Accepted to Sarah Lawrence!
I am happy to report that my writing student Lily Massee has received her acceptance from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. Lily is a fine writer and photographer and will be a wonderful addition to the Sarah Lawrence student body. I think SLC is perfect for Lily, who will be able to develop…
A Rejection Letter, but Not Without Some Encouraging Words
Hi all, Today I received a rejection letter from The Missouri Review regarding a piece I originally wrote for my blog entitled, “To a Long-Dead Friend.” While it was a rejection, it was the sweetest kind, especially from a publication that according to Duotrope, “one of the most highly regarded literary magazines in the United…
A Few Old Photos
Rachael and I were organizing yesterday and I came across some old photos that I think some of my family and friends might appreciate. This is a trip down memory lane for a few folks. Mainly me. If you put your cursor on any photo and click, then the label will tell you who every…
Repost: Elizabeth’s Birth
I just found this piece today. I wrote it several years back. I can’t help but want to share the night Elizabeth was born since her birthday was just a little over a week back. Here it is: Today I have been thinking about Liz’s birth back in 1986. How I had gone to the midwife…
Great Birthday
Thanks all for your birthday wishes. Very sweet of you to take time out of your day to send me kind thoughts. Much appreciated! The Women’s March in downtown LA was an exceptional experience. A half a million strong, everyone I encountered all day long was courteous and positive. There was not one negative or…
20 Minutes a Day 