Inspiration and writing

  • It’s the beauty in her words…

    I find it strange yet familiar on how such a young lady embodies such an old soul. Her silence bewilders me as she sits in solitude. I can almost discern her thoughts but she is elusive. Then her words speak… Continue reading

    It’s the beauty in her words…
  • Surviving and the In-between

    It’s been a while since my last post…and a very long while with my writing project. My kids seem to need me more as they grow up, especially on how to survive life in general. So they will always be my… Continue reading

    Surviving and the In-between
  • For Autism Awareness…

    Dedicated to my son… Black, White, and In-between He sees himself in black and white Rarely any colors in-between He doesn’t know what they mean But he’s still trying He sees the sky in black and white No shades of… Continue reading

    For Autism Awareness…
  • Weird is Cool

    My son recently mentioned that one of his favorite songs is “Cool Kids” by Echosmith. He was singing the song while I was driving him home from Karate class one evening. The lyrics struck my core. Little Ray identified with… Continue reading

  • It’s a “Family Affair”

    It’s my family reunion! I’m excited, tired, and nervous at the same time. The excited part is self-explanatory. I’m tired from cleaning the house for a family luncheon this Friday. My nerves are getting the best of me because my… Continue reading

  • Hugs and Kisses over Hits and Misses

    What about cries and spills? No way! Sometimes it’s easier to “take a chill pill.” LOL. I’m talking about nursing. As my tagline says, I’m also a Professional Registered Nurse. So in honor of National Nurses Week, I’m dedicating this… Continue reading

  • Turn up the Bass!

    A couple of weeks ago I asked a question in the guitar community, “What are the main reasons for being a bass player?” I received a variety of responses ranging from the humorous, to the practical, to the soulful. To… Continue reading

  • The Many Faces of Fear

    It’s been a couple of weeks since October past. Besides work and other obligations, I spent a lot of time watching Halloween specials with my daughter. We are big fans of Ghost Adventures Crew. Basically, we enjoyed scaring ourselves silly about the… Continue reading

  • Turning it Around

    The world is always revolving and life continues with each passing day. I can’t imagine not living a day to the fullest, yet every so often, a negative experience threatens a positive outlook. How do I turn a negative into… Continue reading

  • A Day in the Life of a Writer (Even if it’s Part Time)

    How do writers deal with the day-to-day routine of life and still have time to write? I often wonder about this from other self-published authors. If you ask me, I think it’s mentally and physically exhausting. With all the duties… Continue reading