Were the good old days really good? In the 1960s, growing up in Brooklyn, NY meant enjoying summer during a simpler time. Simpler by virtue of less technology, but also simpler because we didn’t have much in the way of … Continue reading →
I love teaching at writers’ conferences because most of the writers who attend know that getting published is not easy. Just like most professions, writing takes time, education, and training. If a person applied for a job as a fitness … Continue reading →
I love playing with children. The inner child in me is always on the surface ready to have fun. I recall when my oldest daughter explained why she thought I had five children, including one fourteen years her junior. She … Continue reading →
If someone were to ask you how your children would know you were a Christian, how would you answer them? Try some of these possible responses on for size… I go to church every Sunday and take them to Sunday … Continue reading →
It began something like this: my daughter (14), son (4) and I were sitting at the dinner table. Dinner was ‘mummy-special-salad’ and quickly cooked chicken skewers. “I don’t want to eat this dinner!” came the defiant proclamation from across the … Continue reading →
Most of us grew up with a constant reminder to use the magic words: PLEASE and THANK YOU. In days gone by, being polite was not only appreciated but also expected. I am not saying those days are gone, but … Continue reading →