Missing My Dad on Father’s Day

It’s been more than two years now and I still have moments when I reach for the phone thinking, I need to call Dad.  I know he’s not missing me. He’s not waiting for me. But when we see each other again . . . well. It’s going to be GOOD. Until...

Friends Just GET You

One of the hard things about moving is leaving good friends behind. And while I’m making new friends in my new neighborhood, I’m fortunate to be able to keep up with friends back in Asheville as well. Last week I had to run up the mountain for a...

Summer by the Yard

A new deck is going up on our house as I write this. And I can hardly wait to sit out there in the cool of the evening. At our last house, my husband and I would often sit on the front porch steps, chatting lazily, watching Thistle poke around, and waving at passing...

A Story for Memorial Day

Today is for remembering our veterans. I doubt there’s anyone who doesn’t know at least one veteran. Most of my family members who served died before I came along, but back in Asheville we were blessed to live down the street from a WWII veteran. Bill served proudly...

Her Novel Collective

I have the privilege of being part of a Facebook group called Her Novel Collective and this week, I’m hosting the discussion! Here’s the scoop: Her Novel Collective has your next great read! If you enjoy engaging stories that connect us all, then here...