Up in the Colorado mountains, my husband and I pedaled down Lucy’s Loop, a green (supposedly easy) bike path. As we downshifted, he took the lead and pumped like a locomotive as we climbed a steep, rocky, hill. (Well, with the terrain aside, he also pedaled like a ban-chi because his bike was a size…

Water line break in garage apartment           Midway through a catch-up phone call with a close friend, I mentioned I’d just returned from a four day stint in New York City, chased by a forty eight hour blur in Chicago. (yes a blur, I wanted to say sprint, but I had…

As a lot of you know, I attended the OWFI writer’s conference in Oklahoma City a little over a month ago. In case you aren’t familiar, authors attend writing conferences hoping to pique the interest of an agent or editor through one-on-one interview sessions. If successful, the agent/editor will enter a contract to represent the…

My, how time flies. Just a few short months ago (that’s right, not weeks, but months) I had every intention of posting a weekly update of my progress on the third complete rewrite of my action-packed suspense novel Risk. As many of you have reminded me, I fell way short of my goal. I’m tempted to…

Good morning, happy 2011! Like a lot of folks, I woke this morning filled with hope and optimism. So I figured this a good time to craft my goals for the next twelve months. After some careful thinking, I set my sights on one specific task. I’ve resolved to finish editing my book in the…

I was a little uncomfortable standing on my skis. Who wouldn’t be? Today was the first time I’d worn them since April. My boots felt a little tight, my ankles slightly wobbly and I found myself wondering if my off season interval training program had prepared me for the “big bumps”. About a month ago,…

108″ on the ground Two inches yesterday Forecast is snow, snow, snow Gone skiing!

Thanks for lending a hand, giving your heart and taking the time Thanks for putting someone else’s needs ahead of yours and standing patiently in line Thanks for your humility, your passion, your drive Thanks for giving food, and your hard earned money that keeps others alive Thanks for controlling your temper, holding your tongue,…

Ding. A tone rang and the fasten seat belt light illuminated on the panel over my head. “Ladies and Gentleman this is the captain. Air traffic control just reported rough air ahead. Please return to your seats and secure your safety belts. Flight attendants please take your seats.” I leaned into the aisle and looked…