A friend of mine posted his reading list for the upcoming year, and I thought that was kind of a fun idea. It’s not something I’ve really done before. Sure, I have a pile of ‘to-read’ books, but I generally keep this physically small. And that pile is often added…
I love Christmas. Not just the day itself, but the full holiday season. There’s just something a little magical about the twinkling lights, the garland wrapping around doorways and staircase railings, music, traditions, family and cooking. Even the cooking becomes an event and I think those vegetables sauteing and meat…
Winter hit this past weekend. Just in time for the Christmas holiday (and I heard a rumor there might be more). All manner of Christmas lyrics came to mind this past weekend: Baby, it’s cold outside; let it snow; walkin’ in a winter wonderland; dreaming of a white Christmas; oh…
Last week I finished The Book Thief, spending longer and longer periods with its pages in each reading. It was one book in a very long time that I’ve wanted to skip forward to the end to find out what happened to the characters, those whose futures were not hinted…
Writing a novel in 30 days is work. Writing a novel – period – is work. But while it can be challenging, it can also be extremely fun and rewarding. I have had days this month where I think “how can I possibly write an additional 1,000 words today?” That’s…
Saturday night I ventured to the Main Street Garden (a new-to-me park I’d not yet visited) for the Dallas tree lighting event. How fun! I’m glad I found out about it and made the trek on the rail downtown for it. And the park was beautiful, not to mention that…