Precious Escape

Previously, I shared my intent to kickstart some creative writing. Colleague and friend, Jenn Mattern’s Quick Mystery site inspired me. Judging by the time lapse between the first hit of inspiration and now, intent speaks louder than action. Let’s see if I...

12th 3-Day Walk Rocks Fundraising

My contributors to the 3-Day Walk for the Cure are awesome. I’ve always known that. Who else would put up with my groveling for contributions so this Old Lady Walking can keep walking 60 miles? 2015 tested the speed of sound. I have not raised the required...

Our Obsession With “Real” Words

Words are as simple and complex as human beings. Like humans, words change. Sometimes into unrecognizable forms. That makes words endlessly fascinating. And fun to play with. At least for me. That is one of the reasons I love word prompt site, Creative Copy Challenge....

Creative Copy Challenge Tetrad

Introducing a tetrad of Creative Copy Challenge goodies. Check out #389 and #390. Trying to stump us by upping the game. Bring it! CCC is a word prompt site. The challenge words are in bold. Enjoy! (By the way – tetrad is a group or set of four). Creative Copy...

The Dad We Remember

For all that is annoying about Facebook, I do love the connection with family and friends. I love the feel-good videos and the laugh-out-loud shares. Today I saw a share from my cousin, Jay. It had a picture of a blue rose. It read: This rose is for my Dad in Heaven....