Trust me when I say that I know summer is here. I waited through what seemed like a month of rain and cold for it to arrive. And I’ve been distracted in the pool since. I love the sun and the water, so summer is my favorite time of year. In the tradition of summer around here on the blog, here is my list of five things I'll need to survive the … [Read more...]
Mantras I Live By
When I started blogging in 2006, I met this fantastic group of women in the blogging community called “The Women of Midlife.” Sharon Greenthal and Anne Parris created the group for female writers. These women seemed to have it all together. They knew exactly who they were and what they were willing to deal with. Fast forward a bit, and I am … [Read more...]
My Favorite Book of May 2022
May was a busy month in our lives. Our son graduated from high school, which meant lots of celebration and prep for a big graduation party. Our daughter also returned home from college for the summer. Despite having a lot going on, I still read eight books in May. But I only gave a single book a perfect grade. My Favorite Book of May 2022 I … [Read more...]
Recognizing Emotional Trauma in Yourself and Others
I realized this morning that I need to make posts on this site related to my trauma research and background evergreen. It wasn’t a good feeling. It’s terrible to know that I repeatedly need to share my knowledge about trauma because preventable, major traumatic events keep happening. But here we are. Once again, I must help inform my journalist … [Read more...]
My Favorite Books of April 2022
I get giddy about a good reading month, and April certainly was one. I didn't read a lot in April. I only read nine books, which isn't a lot for me. But of those, I gave five perfect grades. Five books I loved is a successful reading month for me, for sure. My reviews of my favorite books of April are below. My Favorite Books of … [Read more...]
14 Types of Blog Posts to Consider on Your Site
Writers have a difficult time deciding what to blog about. Finding topics comes up regularly in writer chats. I've never understood it because a lack of ideas never is my problem. My greatest issue is finding time to blog, not determining what to write. Perhaps part of the reason people can't find ideas is that they are unaware of all of the … [Read more...]
My Best Tips for Using Twitter Effectively
Don't build your brand on borrowed land. That was the critical takeaway I gave a group of University of Central Oklahoma students I spoke to earlier this week. Yes, I recognize the irony of telling this to a class I'm speaking to about using Twitter, but it's true. Social media is an excellent tool for networking and sharing, but it's best … [Read more...]
