Hello from the Appalachians! I’ve gathered some Christmas-y photos from my walks around the neighborhood which I hope you’ll enjoy. And music for scrolling through them! See if you can pick up some of the culture, dialect, and love of nature in the lyrics to this Appalachian Christmas carol. “I Wonder as I Wander” I … Continue reading I Wonder as I Wander – Christmastime in Appalachia
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My favorite Christmas verses
Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you enjoy this little collection I made of my favorite Christmas-related Bible verses..... And wishing you a Happy, Hopeful 2026, filled with "the peace that passes all understanding" !
Finding the Happy and the Thanks in Thanksgiving Day
Here's wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! The first Thanksgiving 1621 / J.L.G. Ferris 1932 According to American history, the first official Thanksgiving celebration was one of genuine gratitude that......they were still alive after a transatlantic voyage across the Atlantic. ...many still had surviving relatives with them. ...they had so far survived the lack of food. … Continue reading Finding the Happy and the Thanks in Thanksgiving Day
Highlighting 2 organizations that support Veterans
To all the Veterans that have served this country, thank you immensely for your service. And to all the creative, kind organizations that support our veterans, I want to give you all a shout out! Here are only 2 that I have learned about in the last few months. There must be hundreds more--I hope … Continue reading Highlighting 2 organizations that support Veterans
Can a Writing Gene be Passed Down?
As I thought about my immediate family members, and which one to write about for today's WP writing prompt, I decided to write about three. My Mom, my Dad, and my paternal Grandmother. All writers! Writing in a diary was Mom's idea. She got me a diary for Christmas when I was about eight years … Continue reading Can a Writing Gene be Passed Down?
Review of Once Upon a Prime
It's surprising how many excellent pieces of literature--classics from way back, as well as contemporary--feature mathematician authors and characters, and math-related plotlines! Here are just a few of those featured in this book: Journey to the Center of the Earth, O. Henry, Neal Stephenson, The Tale of Genji, George Eliot, Sherlock Holmes, John Updike, and … Continue reading Review of Once Upon a Prime
Self-publishing 1995 and 2025
I created this website because I am a writer, and (according to the writerly community of 2011 anyway), if you are a writer, you need a blog. Over time, I realized that the all-writers-need-a-blog idea probably should have been… … “All writers who have a book to promote, or want to make money online with … Continue reading Self-publishing 1995 and 2025
Link Love
“Link Love” is a term I found on “25 More Ways to Blog Every Day”, a post I’d saved in 2011 from Michelle V. Rafter’s blog, Word Count. That was the year I convinced my boss to let me work part-time, and it freed up time for me to start this blog! The post was … Continue reading Link Love
The Writer and the Lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
The national anthem of the United States is heard so often, most Americans have memorized it. To get the true meaning of the lyrics, written by Francis Scott Key, I need to concentrate on the poetic words of the song, and use a little imagination. The "Star Spangled Banner" Flag O say can you see, … Continue reading The Writer and the Lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Bill Moyers at Point Loma Writer’s Symposium
I feel fortunate to be born at a time to hear the words of this man. To honor this great journalist, at his recent passing a week ago, I want to share this program from 2005 with you, "An Evening with Bill Moyers". An excellent biography of the significant points and honors in his life … Continue reading Bill Moyers at Point Loma Writer’s Symposium
Happily Writing 