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Keeping Busy in Fantasy Land

Published on 2012-04-19 20:43:11

I thought I would drop by and let you know what I've been up to -- writing, of course. My new novel, Dark Persuasion, is in editing. I finished it a few weeks ago topping out at 83,000 words. If you'd like more information, please feel free to visit my blog at Dark Persuasion Novel and read about the book and background.Also, I hope you enjoy my beautiful cover designed by Robin Ludwig Design and capturing the handsome model, Jimmy Thomas, who owns RomanceNovelCovers.com. On top of having a [..] > read more

For My Peeps! Happy Valentine's Day.

Published on 2012-02-14 08:11:18

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In Honor of Whitney Houston

Published on 2012-02-12 10:21:00

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The Valentine's Post

Published on 2012-02-12 01:38:34

Every year about this time I post on or near Valentine's day. I always have something to say about the holiday that I have not participated in for the past 12 years with a significant other. Frankly, I should make that 15 years, since three of the last years of my marriage held no wonderful memories of Valentine's either.The most memorable I've had in 12 years is getting a pedicure with a girl friend, sipping champagne, going out to dinner, and a movie. That was our single Valentine days.This [..] > read more

Washing Away the Past

Published on 2012-01-02 23:24:09

I love New Years. It's my favorite holiday of all, because this holiday gives me a great gift -- the ability to wash away the past year and start anew. I'm happy to have the wave wash ashore and erase 2011. For me, it was a year of challenge and stress.My journey started with my 18-month-old granddaughter coming into my life. For 10 months, I was her caretaker. It was wonderful getting to know her, but the single most difficult task to undertake at my age. There is a reason God gives toddle [..] > read more

Is It My Thyroid or Is It My Heart?

Published on 2011-11-20 12:40:23

The other night I put on The Holiday, which is a Christmas-type movie. Frankly, I love it. One woman crying because the man she loves is engaged to another, and she bemoans her singleness ("Single. I hate my horrible life.") The other one breaks up with an unfaithful boyfriend and calls herself a "loser, loner, and complicated wreck." Why do I laugh over those lines? Maybe it's some kind of sick release I find inside watching the heartache of others - even if it's just a movie.Of course, eac [..] > read more

Updating My Singleness

Published on 2011-10-19 15:06:34

Yes, yes, I know . . . I hardly ever post here any longer. The main reason is because my life is consumed (not with another man), with writing and taking care of my two-year old granddaughter. Anyone with a toddler under foot, understands how your life gets sucked into another universe. It's almost impossible to do two things at once. However, I have done two things. I just released my third novel, The Price of Deception. In addition, I'm maintaining a more active new blog on WordPress, e [..] > read more

I Apologize...

Published on 2011-06-26 17:29:46

I know that I have terribly neglected this blog lately, and to my readers I apologize. Taking care of my granddaughter and working full time has been quite a challenge for me. To add to the problem, I broke a bone in my shoulder after tak > read more

'Til Death Do You Part

Published on 2011-04-30 10:19:00

Yesterday, like 2 billion viewers on the face of the planet, I was glued to the television from 3:30 a.m. and then the Internet and TV programs throughout the day. It was April 29, 2011 - the day of the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate > read more

Another Holiday

Published on 2011-04-24 11:26:25

Woke up this morning on a rainy Easter morning thinking of the day ahead. Yesterday it was 70 degrees and sunny, but today is another story with clouds and rain. Once again, as I hit a holiday, I am reminded of my childhood. Christmas brought its o > read more

The Search for Affirmation

Published on 2011-04-06 20:10:17

Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter, are our social network mediums that take up much of my/our time. I often wonder why I spend hours sometimes, especially on Facebook, reading posts of my 888 friends on my personal page, most of whom I have no ide > read more

Single Humor

Published on 2011-04-05 20:42:16

I apologize for being MIA for a few months, but as you know, my granddaughter and son came to live with me. While my son works (he goes up to the arctic circle on the pipelines), I'm the full-time caregiver for the little one. Frankly, fo > read more

Ah, Valentine's Day

Published on 2011-02-14 17:28:51

Ah, Valentine's day. We are helpless. Every year it arrives on February 14th whether we want it or not. It's that big reminder for all you singles out there - YOU AIN'T GOT NOBODY! Sorry to be so rude and frank.As I look at the picture of Cupid, > read more

Alone No More...Well Not What I Had Pictured

Published on 2011-02-03 18:48:09

Well, I'm no longer living alone. That's right. The last time I checked, I was finally settling into a routine of acceptance and peace. I had buried myself in my work as an author, stopped striving about ever finding love again, and > read more

Happy Holidays & New Year From Just One Single

Published on 2010-12-07 00:28:41

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It's THAT Time of Year Again

Published on 2010-11-21 18:21:17

It's that time of year again. Turkey, ham, stuffing, cookies, and pumpkin pie are just some of the good things about it. How appropriate that most of what we eat during the holidays is comfort food. It's probably a good thing that those who face i > read more

"You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling"

Published on 2010-11-15 15:02:39

So I'm sitting here at my desk eating my Stouffer's Chicken à la King for lunch (360 calories by the way, in case you're counting), and I thought I'd do a quick post. Anybody remember this song from The Righteous Brothers entitled, "You've Lost That > read more

My New Companion

Published on 2010-10-18 14:41:19

I have a new hairy companion, and it's a male! Alas, though, it's of animal kingdom and his name is Whiskers. I've taken the plunge and adopted a homeless cat. He's four years old, lovable, sweet, well behaved, and enjoys giving me > read more

Travel as One

Published on 2010-10-15 10:12:06

Here I am writing a post while on vacation in the city of Las Vegas. This is my fifth time in sin city, and my third time to visit alone. Right now it's inching over 90 outside at 1 p.m., and I'm back in my room to get out of the heat and > read more

The Masks We Wear

Published on 2010-10-09 18:34:22

Last evening while chomping on my popcorn, sitting in my green recliner, and watching TV, I was surfing for something to watch after three hours of Without a Trace reruns (my new addiction). Anyway, I landed on 20/20 and was fascinated by the s > read more

Thanks for Telling Me!

Published on 2010-09-20 23:07:58

Well, as most of you know who have followed my blog since I started to bemoan my single existence, I love to use this Blogger to sort out my feelings and dump my thoughts. Watch out, I'm emptying the dump truck on this post.. I was fortunate th > read more

Change

Published on 2010-09-14 23:27:03

Since my dog passed away last week, I've been looking at my apartment that I often call my cave. I've been in the same complex since September of 2004, and suddenly after feeling quite content for sometime, I find that I am in a mood for change > read more

Farewell to Ruby - My Companion

Published on 2010-09-09 15:06:51

Today at 9:30 a.m. Ruby, my dog, passed away. I couldn't watch. Like a coward I went into my bedroom and bawled like a baby while the deed was done by a compassionate vet from a company called Compassionate Care here in the Portland, Oregon. After > read more