I am writing tonight not because I want to but instead because I have a writing buddy and she will check in tomorrow and see if I wrote. I want my answer to be yes so here I am putting words on the page despite the fact that I’ve been sitting here for at least…
Category: Writing
5-Star Recipe for Gluten-Free Brownies
It’s hard to believe but these brownies are made with black beans and a little bit of oatmeal, no flour. They sound like they’d be awful, but they are actually very tasty. I used maple syrup as the sweetener. They came out very fudgy and rich. You just throw all the ingredients in a food…
An Homage to Love
How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43) Elizabeth Barrett Browning – 1806-1861 How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love thee to the depth and breadth and heightMy soul can reach, when feeling out of sightFor the ends of being and ideal grace.I love thee to the level of every day’sMost quiet need,…
Just in Case
Dear Girls, If Dad and I meet our maker anytime soon, here are a few things for you to keep in mind. The life insurance policies are in the left-hand drawer of the buffet in the tv room. We both have policies but mine is worth more than Dad’s, which is something I hope to…
A Note to Myself w/ a Few Quotes Thrown In
Dear Self, I am writing to you because I think you could use a little advice. Here is it in no particular order from people you respect: Breathe deeply a few times a day and smile after releasing those deep breaths. As Thich Nhat Hanh says in Being Peace, “Breathing in, I calm body and…
When the Impractical Route Is the One to Take
Ray and I could be poster children for the impractical. Our entire married life has been a reflection of this approach to life, from buying and selling antiques early in our marriage – not the most “practical” profession – to moving to Los Angeles from our town of Sherman, Texas – not the most practical…
Advice on Living from My Very Different Parents
My parents were very different people. My dad was down to earth; my mother was an intellectual. Their imparted wisdom influences me every day of my life. Here are the primary messages I learned from them either directly through their words or indirectly through their actions. My father: 1) Care about people and they will…
Three Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies
Here is a recipe that is simple, nutritious, and tasty. I made these cookies using peanut butter, honey, and rolled oats. I also added the optional ingredients of vanilla, sea salt. cinnamon, and chopped nuts. No eggs. No flour. No leavening agents. Gluten-free and dairy-free. Quick and easy. Packed with protein and not too sweet….
Flash Fiction: Not for Love of Money
“This isn’t the way it was supposed to be.” That’s all Adam Burlingham could say when the City of London police, acting on a directive from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, came in and shut down his brokerage firm. “Be careful, you oafs,” he shouted as two men grabbed the antique stock ticker, the one…
Outrunning Your Inner Critic in Writing and also in Life
I am teaching an online class for Story Circle Network right now called, “Crafting Flash Writing.” One of the key components of the class is to encourage my students to outrun their inner critic by writing as fast as they can. I tell them to set a timer and let those fingers fly. No need…
