As a retired Clinical Social Worker, I worked with clients who had addictions and /or mental health issues, working with parents and teens, either of which could be the "primary client" in therapy, we would often talk about "spiraling out of control" and resetting the spiral in an upward, positive direction. For many people, a visual helps to integrate a concept to motivate change.

If you are like me, you marvel at the variety, dare I say diversity, of species! When it comes to meeting new people and seeing new animals and plants, count me in! At this age/stage of my life, I believe I owe it to myself to stay curious.

As a parent, you will be the one to introduce your children to the world! That is both exciting and daunting in this day and age. Where and how to begin is up to you. As a children's book author, I think the smartest (and easiest) way to do that is through books.

Okay, now back to the question of when... and why should reading be a part of a newborn's day? The answer depends on parents' views on the importance of education and understanding of the value packed into those minutes spent reading with a child.

The progression from shoulder surgery to shoulder surgery to home remodels.

Since my shoulder injuries and subsequent surgery, I find myself limited and frustrated.

I am here to tell you that I will not EVER use AI for my writing. My stories are based on a thought or event that strikes me as publish-worthy for children.

Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to be a guest on Rebecca Paciorek's Authors' Allies Podcast.

As our yard starts to show its Spring fashion, I would encourage you to stop a moment each time you go out the door and take it all in.

We most likely think about love more often in February because of Valentine's Day. Can you name the different types of love?

The Late in Life Writer Jan. 14, 2025 When I started writing my first book in 2014, I never expected to get it published. It was a gift...

The older I get, the more I realize that many things are passing me by. I am baffled by the speed at which computers work

November 10, 2024 For more years than I can remember, I have taken the time to recount the day's blessings as I drift off to sleep. I've...

When something comes up, be it personal / family or school/community that is important for the kids to talk about, what do you do?

I recently read "parenting is like running a business and YOU are the CEO." I don't think I ever drew that parallel before.

Dinosaur bones are just one type of research that tells us about the past. No, I'm not going to tell you about archeologists ...

Late Again! December 10th, 2023 If you read my Blog Post from last month, you know much of my next self-publishing event...

Community November, 2023 I hope your Summer into Fall was longer than mine! Where did it go? Okay, having said that (and...

Vacations! When you get to be my age, 70+, the word vacation takes on a "change of scenery" feel. Although that can be true at any age,...

A Time to Share As I wrote each of my stories, I shared them with other writers. Then, each went to a children's book edititor for a...