Category Archives: Write Again!

“Ultimately, America’s answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.” — Robert F. Kennedy (1925 – 1968) American politician, US Senator, lawyer, and 64th US Attorney General Observed annually in … Continue reading →

Joining the Union in 1836, Arkansas became the 35th State. The name Arkansas came from the Quapaw Indians, whom the French called the “Arkansaw.” In truth, the first people to live there arrived around 11,650 BC.     Much later … Continue reading →

  When we see an eagle soaring through the sky, we tend to stop whatever we were doing and just watch.     One of my most memorable moments came as stood in my own backyard in New Hampshire. With … Continue reading →

Many music icons were gone too young, and Elvis Presley was one of them. He was born into a poor family in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. His twin was delivered 35 minutes before him, stillborn. In 1946 for … Continue reading →

  For National Bird Day, I thought we’d consider some favorites. I have always loved the long plumes of the peacock. (And, as a child trying to snag one of the loose and dangling tail feathers, I got scolded by … Continue reading →

“The theme for World Children’s Day 2023 is ‘For Every Child, Every Right!’ The day serves as a powerful reminder of the unwavering commitment to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or circumstances, are afforded the opportunity to … Continue reading →

In celebrating World Kindness Day, we are all fully aware of the ugliness in the “big picture.” But this day is an opportunity to apply a little tenderness in our homes, schools, or workplaces. The 2023 theme is “Be Kind … Continue reading →

Today I feel grateful for a great many things. I think I will choose to mention the 6 wonderful weeks of fall foliage that we have enjoyed. Now, as I look across our meadow, I still see glimpsed of the … Continue reading →

Happy 248th Birthday to the Marines! On November 10, 1775, the US Marine Corps was officially established by the 2nd Continental Congress to strengthen naval forces during the Revolutionary War. Recruitment headquarters immediately opened in a popular spot… the Tun … Continue reading →

Destiny of Daring: Never Forget has been blessed with another wonderful 5-star review! This comes from Mr. N at N.N. Light’s Book Heaven. “This is the book that was needed to complete the story of this Armenian family’s past, present … Continue reading →

Following the 50-day military conflict in 2014 between Israel and Hamas, Professor Alan Johnson delivered a powerful speech entitled, “Six Myths About Hamas” to give the audience some historical context. He is a senior research fellow at the Britain Israel … Continue reading →

When we open unknown doors, are we ready for what we may find on the other side? How do we bring harmony out of absolute chaos? Can we forgive after heinous atrocities? Questions we may find ourselves asking today, interestingly … Continue reading →

I cannot help but note that one reprisal begets another… forevermore. The US warns Iran and its proxies to not assault us or else suffer the consequences. But Syria does anyway. Then they are angered that the US responds, as … Continue reading →

Though a plethora of personal life issues had me running wayyyyy behind in finishing the 3rd book in my Destiny historical fiction trilogy, I was still able to zip a few advance copies out to some reviewers. I am beyond … Continue reading →

There is no decent nor acceptable rationalization or justification for terrorism. Period. Such acts are cowardly efforts to inflict pain and suffering among innocent people who are not responsible for the perpetrators’ anger, issues, or complaints. And yet, these are … Continue reading →

‘Tis beautiful to turn the page to a clean sheet of paper. Reset. Realign. Restart. Redo. Just breathe.

Vermont, the Green Mountain State, was the 14th state, joining the U.S. on March 4, 1791 as the first state following the 13th original colonies. On November 25, 1858, Vermont became one of the first states to abolish slavery.   … Continue reading →

Some of the National or World “Days” are fun… some are informative… some are downright silly. But “You Matter to Me Day” matters more than many. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it can be easy to … Continue reading →

Ahhh… religious freedom is not just for non-Christians. Remember that separation of church and state was introduced so that the government could no longer restrict voting to strictly white males of the royal governor’s same religion in that colony. It … Continue reading →

Woo-hoo! The Kindle version of Book 3 in my Destiny historical fiction trilogy just went into pre-order on Amazon. Print and other digital formats will become available everywhere on the November 1 release day. The project has been a genuine … Continue reading →

Bluebirds are associated with concepts of joy, happiness, and harmony. They are symbols of love, positivity, and renewal in many books, poems, songs, movies, and plays. The symbol dates back thousands of years to ancient Chinese mythology. In the face … Continue reading →

  We all want intimacy. Sometimes we help ourselves, and sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. Through the ups and downs, the roller-coaster of relationships, I like to believe we can learn to recognize and improve both our … Continue reading →

As Americans, we have the right to express our opinions, right or wrong, without fear of repercussions or cancelation… that was until certain politicians started mistakenly believing they are the intelligentsia, determined to drive the US into a USSR-style demise. … Continue reading →

On National Read a Book Day, choose something informative, uplifting, or engaging. Make it serious or silly. Turn the pages with care or adjust the audiobook level to suit you. Pick any book you’d like… Naturally, I’d love it if … Continue reading →

We can all get a bit curmudgeon-like from time to time. Well, here it is… an official day to live and let go. Let’s release whatever negative we may be feeling… resentments, grudges, or anger. Whether accepted or not, we … Continue reading →

Honored to have been included in the new “Where Are They Now” series on “Forever Miss NHs,” launched by our 2023 Miss New Hampshire, Brooke Mills. For decades, I have watched the young women grow more beautiful, smart, talented, and … Continue reading →

August 19th is World Photography Day. 2023’s theme is Understanding Clouds. Well, that could fill volumes… er, uh… voluminous.       Whether they bring screeching sunsets, welcome shade, various shapes for cloud gazing, storms, or delightful whisps, I love … Continue reading →