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Yesterday I spent a good chunk of the day outside trimming bushes away from the house, cleaning out brambles. We cut up the yard debris and put it in bins to be disposed of later My dad was nice enough to come help me. We had fun and got a lot of work done. This…

I use a determined form of positivity, looking for the glint of good in every situation. The reason behind that attitude is selfish. I was not always a happy person. In fact, I spent my time in the negative quarters of my head, beating myself up over things I had no control over. I thought…

There are some allergies I can ignore. A little rash, some itchy eyes and palm hives are annoying, but it doesn’t kill you. On the other hand, some allergies can make you stop and pay attention. I like to breathe. I am probably not alone in that, and any allergy that affects my breathing, either…

A three season porch is a bit like a green house, a bit like a sitting room, and a new kind of space for me. I am doing a lot of debate about what should be in there, what is the best use of that space. What I don’t want is for it to deteriorate…

I am asking readers who have read my books to please post a review for each book you have enjoyed on Amazon. It is needed so other readers know that these books are worth their time. As we become more and more reliant on peer reviews to buy things, we also need to step up…

It all started with an email announcing a job opening, or from the other side of things, a need for a teacher. I filled out the application and sent in my resume. I started working in the sunroom. Now as any homeowner can tell you a project always gets larger, more expensive, and complicated as…

Well, the time has finally come to start the seeds. I am beyond excited to do this here in the new house. I am only going to have a small garden here and a much larger spread at my parents. I started the seed collection today with the usual green beans, snap peas, corn, lettuce,…

Like everyone else, I am hearing details and my stomach turns. People at prayer, shot down for practicing their faith by a White Christian Extremist. A terrorist, for this is an act of terror, trying to send a message as opposed to a crazed madman indiscriminantly shooting people for fun and pleasure. I guess authorities…

The NewEarth Series can be downloaded in a single blast for a single cost. Amazon is doing a series bundle, which makes it convenient. One of my readers left a fabulous review on the series. I smile every time I see it. Since Gordon’s Pride is currently listed for FREE,the total cost of the six…