Ten Signs That You’re In A Dysfunctional Family.

The year was 1946. I hear the country was in a fix. I beamed with pride as my final part, was put in place and gave me heart. My engine purred, my lights they beamed, my beautiful curves – they shone and gleamed. Before I found an owner though, I was packed away and on…
Happy Birthday Daddy, I love you and miss you too. Even though you are not here, these words are present and true. I struggled to buy you gifts I’d only guess you wouldn’t hate. It always seemed you had everything, even when I was eight. It was hard to please you sometimes, and…
There are some stories that you write, and then there are some stories that quietly wait for you. Beneath the Ceiba Tree has been with me for many years. It has travelled with me through different chapters of my own life, patiently sitting in a folder on my computer, waiting for the moment I was…
I have passion for horses and because of this own two. I will refrain from telling you all about how wonderful and beautiful they are (they are), because I’m not going to write about them here. I also have two darling Dalmatians, who need a lot of exercise and love. Because of this, I spend…
As I type this, I am waiting eagerly for a response from my favourite agent. I even dared to prod her after five weeks of sending my whole manuscript. Today I emailed and admitted I was struggling with patience, even though ‘I know I’m supposed to’. Since I’ve been waiting, I haven’t hung around. I…
With all this talk of goal setting – it’s made me think. How do we not let ourselves down by setting ourselves up for failure? One answer, among many, is to get involved – ask others – network – learn more and approach experts. Today, I am enthused and motivated to write this, because one…