by Sue | Aug 22, 2021 | Books & Writers
My first novel was easy. I slid a fresh piece of paper into my Smith Corona and began with Chapter One. I kept writing until I reached the end of the story. Easy as pie. I think that manuscript lies deep in some closet in the house, where it belongs. R.I.P. Now, after...
by Sue | Aug 15, 2021 | Care Giving
One Sunday I heard the shortest sermon in history. It was blistering hot, and the sermon was this: “You think this is hot?” So here’s my shortest blog ever. I’m taking a mini vacation this week but offer this link for you. It is from the Family Caregiver...
by Sue | Aug 8, 2021 | Body & Soul
Some people have no use for microwave ovens. I’m old enough to remember when they first came out. Many were hesitant to use them at the time, but since then most kitchens include them right along with stoves and refrigerators. Still, there are “expert” voices that...
by Sue | Aug 1, 2021 | Faith
I really don’t have time for my new assignment. A new group to hate. I can’t keep up with the workload already. Republicans hate Democrats. Democrats hate Republicans. Liberals hate conservatives. Conservatives hate liberals. Then there’s the old standbys —Black...
by Sue | Jul 25, 2021 | Books & Writers
When Susan asked me to write about why I read fantasy I thought, “Sure. That’ll be fun.” It is not fun. How do you explain something almost everyone loves? (Do you like Disney and Pixar movies? Fantasy. Every super-hero movie is fantasy. How to Train Your Dragon,...