Indeed it’s been a long, long time since I wrote anything here. So why have I come back now? Well, I guess I have a few new things to share. First off, we adopted a new puppy in the fall of 2016 and named her Zephyr, see picture below. Isn’t she cute? She’s another Goldendoodle,…
The Thought That Plagues Me
From the first moments I held our Quinley in my arms, my thoughts would occasionally go to that dark place. Her tiny body was small enough I could make coffee while holding her with one hand as her sweet puppy scent wafted up creating a new happiness I will always know in my heart. These…
Should You Participate In An Online Writers Workshop
You’ve heard it over and over, to become a better writer, you should simply write. Everyday. Right? It’s as simple as that. Well, not simple, but you know what I mean. Basically, it’s much more difficult if you don’t write, eh? So, write every day, re-write, rinse and repeat. To become even better at your…
Dealing With Disappointing People
I hate disappointing people. It’s one of the worst feelings. Like many of you, women in particular, I give up much of myself for the benefit of others. I think we’re just programmed this way. I know many of you moms out there would give up everything for your child. Although I don’t have kids,…
To Follow Editing Advice Or Not
Editing and revising has been a big topic this week because I’m in the deepest, darkest depths of it. Yup. I’m in the early chapters, but this is where we hook our readers, (or not), right? So it’s important to get it perfect. Anyhow, as I mentioned yesterday and the day before, I find it…
What A Difference A Day Makes
Yesterday I was ready to quit everything. Seriously, all I wanted to do was pack-up my writing career and throw it in the toilet. Today, however, I’ve’ decided to stick it out. What a difference a day makes, indeed! You’re probably asking, what happened? Well, as I mentioned in yesterday’s post, my frustration stems from…
A New Direction
I’ve been having a hard time as of late. To be completely cliché, I’m at a crossroads, for about the billionth time in my life. Six months ago when I decided to go back to school with the idea I’d finally become a serious writer, I thought I had it all figured out. I was…
The Lucky Dogs of Brilliant Artist Miranda Lake
The other day we posted a feature on our sister site Fab You Bliss which incorporated a couple’s dog as the flower girl in their wedding. It was really cute! And on social media I mentioned the combination was a blend of my two biggest loves: dogs and weddings. Well I lied. While I do…
No Need To Worry Ice Will Not Kill Your Dog
The other day I saw an article go viral on Facebook. In the span of a few hours, friend after friend after friend passed it along with worried warnings to all dog owners. The title of the article read “No Ice Water For Dogs…Please Read ASAP“. So of course I read it. Then I promptly…
Photography: Golden Retrievers Tucker and Copper
The bond between a pet and its owner is something very difficult to describe to non-pet owners. If you try to explain that the connection is like that of a parent and child, especially to those with human children, most will scoff and roll their eyes at the comparison. But we pet owners understand, don’t…
