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New Book Release: Diary of a 6th Grade “C” Cup: Growing Up Girls Series

Ebook available until Jan 31st free on Kindle Unlimited. Available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Growing up is Hard. School is Tough. Girls can be mean and boys can be dumb. This first in a new book series for girls aged 8-14 explores the perils and pluses of being every day unique. Everyone hasContinue reading “New Book Release: Diary of a 6th Grade “C” Cup: Growing Up Girls Series”

Chatty, but not Cathy

Everyone is unique. It’s the engine which makes us go through the world. Some people ridicule differences and many people dwell on what they consider to be bad personality or character traits. I believe self-clarity and acceptance is the path to serenity. Here is my response to a writing prompt from my group which asksContinue reading “Chatty, but not Cathy”

Sound Not Silent

That sound. First faint, a distant murmur of a hum. Then the crescendo as it comes closer.A taunting echoing cackle of sporadic random cadence at a fortissimo of booming sound. Your heart beats faster and your steps quicken as you note the gathering one, then three, then six, then more. As you walk, their eyesContinue reading “Sound Not Silent”

Soda Poppers

BEEP BEEP! “If we don’t get out of this traffic, I’ll miss my stories!” Pam was distressed. Her little VW bug was stuck in traffic with grocery bags, two babies in car seats, one niece, and a big dog in tow. She was going to miss her daily serenity appointment, a one-hour escape into aContinue reading “Soda Poppers”

I choose

On primary election day many years ago, my husband and I went to our polling location together. He was ahead of me in line and asked for a particular party ballot, as was required of our state in a primary election. When it was my turn, I asked for my party ballot, which happened toContinue reading “I choose”

Awaiting Approval

First thing in the morning, I turned on my computer with baited anticipation. Yesterday, I interviewed with my company’s HR department for a promotion I really want. I think I have a good chance. I been at the company for fifteen years and my bosses and subordinates both like me, I think. My company unusuallyContinue reading “Awaiting Approval”

Following Detours

Life was pretty normal, structured. I like predictable, no surprises. As an accountant for 30 years, I guess it’s an occupational hazard. I think that’s why I like numbers – you can count on them. They’re ever steady, reliable. I live my life by the numbers, so to speak, every day running like a SwissContinue reading “Following Detours”

The Main Connection

My husband and I bought the Main Plantation outside Charleston on a lark. We retired five years agoand after thousands of games of golf and a closet full of paint by numbers canvasses, we needed asecond career. So the Main B and B began. The name shows it’s a bed and breakfast and also namesContinue reading “The Main Connection”

Ups and Downs

“That’s it, Mr. and Mrs. Brakes, you are free to go now,” the lawyer said. “That’s it?” Karen said. “Yep, that’s it,” Mark said. Karen slowly grabbed her purse and walked to the door in a trance. After twenty years together, her marriage was over with just a few swipes of a pen. Once inContinue reading “Ups and Downs”

Distance

If I keep my distance, don’t take offense; For social distancing is our best defense If I don’t socialize, please don’t feel disrespected; For sacrifices are necessary to keep us all protected If I wear a mask, don’t belittle my caution; For if everyone did, we could slow or stop the infection And If IContinue reading “Distance”