Have you ever been around a “yes, BUT” ‘person? Let me explain. A “yes, BUT” person is someone who acknowledges something is good but always…
Ahh, fall. Crisp, cool mornings. Colorful leaves. Cozy sweaters. November is one of my favorite times of the year. How about you? What do you…
Recently on Facebook, I asked my family and friends the following question: “If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your…
My maternal grandmother, Georgia Lee (King) Stringer, had to quit school in the sixth grade and go to work as a house cleaner to help…
Ahhhhh, summer! Here in Texas, we’ve already had some hot days (think triple digits in some parts). Even though summer doesn’t officially start until June…
For today’s Weird Word Wednesday, let’s look at three literary terms that start with B: bathos, bildungsroman, and burlesque. Here’s what www.merriam-webster (unabridged edition) says…
I’m from a small town, and proud of it! (Miles, Texas: pop. 907). There have been certain times in my life, however, that I’ve tried…
Pop quiz: What do the following addresses have in common? 4222 Clinton Way, Los Angeles, Calif. 698 Candlewood Lane, Cabot Cove, Maine 1164 Morning Glory…
For today’s Weird Word Wednesday, let’s look at three literary terms that start with A: anthropomorphism, antonomasia, and asyndeton. Here’s what www.merriam-webster (unabridged edition) says…
I’m always looking for creative and free ways to kickstart my writing, especially when I’m struggling with writing a scene in my novel, or even…