The Hit List – Let freedom ring…for some

The Hit List – Let freedom ring…for some

This holiday weekend, I’ll be cooking up my usual summer fare of brats and corn. It’s what I do. But that’s not the only thing I’m up to. I’m also contemplating the recent – and disastrous – decisions made by the Supreme Court. In the past few weeks,...
The Hit List – So what do we do now?

The Hit List – So what do we do now?

Yesterday, the Supreme Court stuck down Roe Vs Wade. Although shocking, it was no surprise. Many of us have been warning people this day would come for some time.  It appears some members of the SCOTUS are preparing to erase other rights such as marriage equality and...
The Hit List – Laughing at fear

The Hit List – Laughing at fear

I had two wisdom teeth removed a few days ago. Although I was dreading this procedure, I knew it needed to happen. My bite was misaligned and these guys were the culprit. They had to go. Most people get their wisdom teeth removed at some point. Waiting until you are...
The Hit List –  57 truths at 57

The Hit List – 57 truths at 57

So today is my birthday. I’m officially 57 – and only 8 years away from retirement. Unless I happen to hang out for two more years or so. Who knows? But this what I do know from being on the planet for 57 years: Getting older is a gift. Be grateful to still be...
The Hit List – No comment necessary

The Hit List – No comment necessary

The news has been brutal lately. While I’m not one to turn away from the reality check we call daily life in the media, I’ve learned that plugging in 24/7 leaves me depressed, anxious, and furious. I have to take it in small doses. Sometimes I’ll make a comment...
The Hit List – White-knuckling the rough draft

The Hit List – White-knuckling the rough draft

I am in the midst of writing my ninth book. Perhaps you picture me sitting at a big oak desk, puffing on a pipe, a glass of Merlot nearby with a fluffy cat sleeping peacefully on a rug while I gallantly type away (with perfect posture, of course). In reality, there is...

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