My List of 50 Thanksgiving Thanks

This tradition of thanks was inspired by my good friend and writer buddy, Anne Wayman. As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, I am sharing what I am most thankful for this year. My Thanksgiving Blessings Mom – And her continued good health as...

Raining Down on Life

I sit at my desk and watch the leaves raining down outside my office window. What once was green turned vibrant red and gold, and now leap to the ground in brown surrender. So many changes in so little time. And doesn’t life seem that way at times? Choosing Life...

A Johnnie Walker Red Toast to Dad

Johnnie Walker Red. Red – not Black. That was my Dad’s preferred brand. I made sure I had a bottle in my cabinet in San Diego when Mom and Dad came to visit each winter. Fortunately, the scotch keeps as I couldn’t stand the stuff. So, it sat each...

The Lunacy of Labels

We all do it – slap labels on people and personalities. We even label ourselves. I have several. Middle child of 7 Pollyanna Boomer brain Perhaps we need a sense of identity. A sense of belonging. Some labels are fun, a little poke at ourselves. I enjoy my...

Dark Fun at Creative Copy Challenge

I’m not sure what it is about Creative Copy Challenge (CCC) that brings out the dark side of my creative writing. It’s a good thing it stays there. If you don’t know, CCC is a word prompt site that helps keep the creative juices flowing. I love it....

A Father’s Influence

Douglas M. MillerMay 2, 1919 – February 15, 2007 Today my dad would have been 94 years old. Dad passed away in 2007, but I feel his presence every day. I shared in my eulogy to Dad some of the things I loved about him. With the blessing of my dad’s blue...