Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlySchool Lockdowns Made Me Feel Like a Fish in a Fish TankHumans huddled in the corner of a classroom — Everyone sprang into action at the sound of the lockdown signal. With the depression of the button, a recorded message announced over the intercom, “This is a lockdown. Immediately, prepare for lockdown. Lockdown in progress.” With those few words, our school changed from a learning environment to a survival mode…Mass Shootings3 min read
Published in Be Yourself·PinnedMember-onlyLove Grows When We Make Space for OthersA home without a pet contains empty spaces — I didn’t realize the gravity of my decision when I agreed to allow our daughter to foster kittens. When Kari proposed the idea, her father was a barrier to overcome. He dislikes cats. But when the fourteen-year-old tilted her head slightly to the right, flashed her crooked smile, and batted…Mwc Space5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·1 hour agoMember-onlyStill Promoting the Shit Out of this Publication to Support WritersStrategies for Writers looking for readers and writers — There is a fine line between announcing where to find valuable articles to help other writers succeed and self-promotion. I may be walking a tightrope but if I slip and fall I am only hurting myself and have put on a great show. Besides, I am not promoting myself, I…Medium2 min read
Published in Strategies for Writing·3 hours agoMember-onlyHow Should Writers’ React to Negative Feedback?Celebrate — When a published article recieves negative feedback, to be honest at first, I am crushed. A part of me want everyone to agree and praise my effort. I like getting the trophy for participation. However, nobody grows or improves from superfical responses. I have learned to read every comment, find…Negative Thoughts3 min read
Published in RVing in Retirement·3 hours agoMember-onlyNetart Bay Greeted Us With a RainstormWe watched the skies, water, birds and then the seal appeared — We would have gone for a long walk. We might have explored the little stores along the bay. We could have sat at the picnic table. Instead we curled up on the couch in our RV and watched life through the window. Sometimes the best part of traveling is taking…Travel4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·20 hours agoMember-onlyDagney Guided Cisco on His First Ocean VisitHe goes where she leads and no further — This is the third year in a row we have stopped at Pacific Shores RV Resort in Newport, Oregon. I will admit and caution other RVer’s that it is the most expensive place we have stayed but loved the experience so continue to include it in our itenerary. Wondering why we return to Pacific Shores? The club…Travel5 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·2 days agoMember-onlyIt’s Ok to Split a MealMy appetite dwindles with age — When my husband and I first married, we relished any menu that advertised all you can eat. Youth coupled with a life of high activity allowed us to consume not only everything on our plate but encouraged second, or third, helpings. …Restaurant4 min read
Published in Strategies for Writing·3 days agoMember-onlyDoes Figurative Language Work in Narrative ?Yes! Let me demonstrate — The aroma of the chocolate chip cookies beckoned to me with the promise of a passionate kiss pushing me to walk quicker to the kitchen. Desire was the devil on my shoulder guiding me to the gold bars of sweetness, tempting me to pilfer the treasure. Juxtaposed by my conscious…Description4 min read
Published in RVing in Retirement·4 days agoMember-onlyPacific Shores RV Resort Earns a A+Pricey but splurge worthy — This is the third year in a row we have stopped at Pacific Shores RV Resort in Newport, Oregon. I will admit and caution other RVer’s that it is the most expensive place we have stayed but loved the experience so continue to include it in our itenerary. …Rving4 min read
Published in RVing in Retirement·4 days agoMember-onlyMallard Creek: Beauty, Balls, and BlackberriesRV and golf resort in Lebanon, Oregon — Our favorite golf course to visit when traveling is Mallard Creek because it offers a piece of paradise. Their webpage boasts it as the most visited golf and RV resort in Oregon. “Our on site RV resort has 43 sites with a blend of pull through and back in sites…Rving4 min read
