It's the time of year when I finalize my reassessment of my life goals. I'm making major changes come January 1. I revealed one in last week's post: no more RWA local chapter. That one saddens me, but I'm also looking forward to being a part of revitalizing a once vibrant community. The major change … Continue reading Changes
Category: Memories
Farewells are Difficult
Back in 1998, I gifted myself a membership in Romance Writers of America. Several months later, I joined my local chapter and found my "home". My people were there. I found the women who are my closest friends there. We've seen each other through ups and downs in our personal lives as well as our … Continue reading Farewells are Difficult
A Thanksgiving Memory
My mother had a classic set of nesting Pyrex bowls. Only the blue and yellow ones survived. She used the blue one for mixing up the gravy thickening. Nowadays, it usually contains Jell-O. The yellow one had many purposes. Most often it was for popcorn. But Thanksgiving day it had an even more delicious duty. … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Memory
Mommy Files: Birthday Cake Fiasco
My husband and I grew up in different cultures. He's from a high-rise in the Bronx. My roots are in rural upstate New York. His mother bought his birthday cakes at the corner bakery. My mom baked mine from scratch. When our children were young, I decided it would be fun for the three of … Continue reading Mommy Files: Birthday Cake Fiasco
Neighbor of My Youth
As previously mentioned, I grew up in a rural neighborhood. This could be a challenge when selling Girl Scout cookies, which we did door-to-door back then. In March. In Upstate NY, where it snows a lot. My cousin and I, the same age, next-door-neighbors, would sell together. She'd sell one house, I'd take the next. … Continue reading Neighbor of My Youth