Valentine’s Day KISS: Keep It Simple, Sweethearts

My mother sent me this package earlier. It was simple. It contained cookie dough mix, frosting, sprinkles, and a cookie cutter. That was it. My kids and I loved it! What a pleasure to spend an hour making, baking, and frosting cookies. There was joy there, and no stress. Just a reminder. 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day, my lovelies. Also, don’t … Read More

Life, The Universe, and Everything

I went to an absolutely wonderful con this weekend. No, it wasn’t a conference. It was a symposium. And it was fantastic! I loved every single conference and workshop that I attended. I attended a wonderful poetry panel that inspired me to pull up my garters and work on poetry again. I took an extremely inspiring class on plotting your … Read More

My Hands Are Stained White With Sorrow

No, wait, that’s paint.  My hands are stained white with paint, because I’m trying to painting the kitchen.  Which is difficult with three little ones who need constant attention.  For Valentine’s Day, we’re having a nice dinner and then my hubby is watching the mugwumps while I, yes, paint some MORE of the kitchen.  Needless to say that life is horribly … Read More

A Valentine’s Day Story About Broken Hearts

This is one of my favorite stories of all time. I refer you to “Flowers”, published by a gorgeous magazine called Blueprint Review. Please read and enjoy. May life mend your broken heart.