My mom took her last breath at 6:00 p.m. last Wednesday. Even though this was a call I had been expecting for four-plus years, it still came as a shock.
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Episode #46 – Exclamation Marks
When there's a fifth Thursday in the month, we look to acclaimed authors for writing advice. Today, we tap into the wisdom of F. Scott... Read More
A Dull Sunday Story
My husband Bob and I just returned from a marvelous trip that took us to eight countries and gave us a world of new experiences. On the island…
Read MoreEpisode #45 – Past or Present Tense
Logically, you'd think all memoir should be written in the past tense because the events happened in the past. But one listener asks, "Do I... Read More
Episode #44 – “The Ride of Our Lives” by Mike Leonard
Whenever you have a chance to hear an author speak in person, do it. It is so worth your time, effort, and gasoline.
Read MoreChange Your Perspective
My husband Bob and I just returned from a marvelous trip that took us to eight countries and gave us a world of new experiences. On the island…
Read MoreEpisode #43 – It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane!
Today, let’s look to the skies of our memory and recall the wonders we have seen.
Read MoreIf You Like Monkeys…
If you like monkeys, Costa Rica is the place to go! I visited Parador Nature Resort and Spa in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, in June to finalize…
Read MoreEpisode #42 – EAE Bite #165, Tighten Up
Bob amongst the deadwood (driftwood) on Rialto Beach near Forks, Washington This being the first Thursday of the month, we take another bite from my... Read More
Episode #41 – Should I write by hand or a computer?
I speak to many different groups about the importance of writing their life stories—writers groups, genealogy groups, civic groups, truly, all kinds of groups. I... Read More