Guest Author Monday

We do not have a guest for today. My goof up. I do apologize.

Sunday Sundaes

My grandmother used to make the best chicken and dumplings when she was still living and cooking. It was always a treat when she'd make them for Sunday dinner. And a homecoming at church was never complete without her chicken and dumplings, apple stack cake or her corn cornbread.  I miss those days. But I… Continue reading Sunday Sundaes

Play Date Saturday

Today was a slow moving day.  I didn't feel that great when I woke up so I didn't get much accomplished. I did spend time writing and I made progress there. I also spent some quality time with my kiddo which is always nice.

TGIF…Heroes

I'd like to dedicate this post to all the graduating high school seniors. They are their own heroes and heroines. Their future is before them and it is within them how they will live it. Hats off to each and everyone of you as you embark on the rest of your life.

What are you Reading Thursday

Academic Histories for all graduate students taking classes in my department. I ran them and I've sorted through how many PhD and MA students each spring semester course had in them for data. Now I'm reading them to make sure the database is up to date with courses taken and grades so the advising report… Continue reading What are you Reading Thursday

Rumor Has It Wednesday

Graduation for Halls High Class of 2014 is tomorrow at 3 p.m. Thompson Boling Arena SMRW announced the finalist for the 2014 Laurie contest this week. Congratulations to the 2014 Laurie Finalists! Contemporary Mistletoe Misgivings – Tanya Agler The First Word – Joanne Isley Trust No One – Annette Keuning FF&P Damned If She Do… Continue reading Rumor Has It Wednesday

Random Thoughts Tuesday

Where in the world is Casey Kasem?  That is the question his family and the court system is asking. Has Jean Kasem hidden him away somewhere? And if she what motivated her to do it? At 82 Kasem has Parkinson disease and cannot speak. It appears to be a bad situation and I hope that… Continue reading Random Thoughts Tuesday

Guest Author Monday

Please welcome today's guest author -- Beverly Bateman Hi Leanne, Thanks for having me as your guest. Today I thought I’d talk about creating great characters. I love plotting, but bringing characters to life so my readers will love them is my challenge. If you have the same problem here are a few hints for… Continue reading Guest Author Monday

Sunday Sundaes

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!! I'm wishing all the mother's in the world the happiest day today, even those special dad's out there, and you know who you are, that have had to fill the shoes as a mom too, just like us single mom's have to fill the dad's shoes.  Being a parent isn't always easy,… Continue reading Sunday Sundaes

Play Date Saturday

It's Mother's Day weekend and also the second Saturday of the month so that means another SMRW meeting. However, I woke with a migraine even though I thought I had these resolved with medication. Not the case. In fact, the medication seemed to make the headaches worse. I had to call the doc on call… Continue reading Play Date Saturday