A Sure-Fire Way to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Last year I set three New Year’s resolutions. Exercise more regularly and get to XXX lbs. Give more of my time and treasure to a worthy cause. Write more, especially with regards to my novel. I exceeded the first, achieved the second and did an ok job on the third. I didn’t write much …
Will you just get over it already?
Few things burn me up more than unsolicited advice to “just get over it” when I’m upset or angry. Nine times out of ten, it would be in my best interest to do so, but it is still very annoying to hear. It has taken me a while to accept that “getting over it” doesn’t …
How to Make Sunflower Cupcakes
My Aunt Sandy and I had a cupcake decorating party (of 2) last night. The cupcakes turned out super cute, so I thought I’d share how we made them. We started with a chocolate cupcake base because chocolate is obviously the best cupcake flavor EVER. Then we added a layer of green vanilla flavored icing. …
3 Things The Food Network Taught Me About Writing
I like to watch the Food Network. This is especially true if I’m home alone because I don’t have to worry Mark is bored to tears as I hold my breath waiting for the judges to announce the next winner of Cupcake Wars, or as I cheer for Chef MacMillan in The Next Iron Chef. …
Dorothy Said It Best, There’s No Place Like Home
I’ve noticed one thing I don’t like about vacations and trips. The end. I don’t mean this in the way you probably expect (that the vacation is over and it is time to return to my regular schedule). What do I mean? Near the end of any time spent away from home, I get very …
