The Hit List – This old house

The Hit List – This old house

When my husband decides a project needs to be done, it always seems to lead to another project or a renovation that never seems to end. For example, a few years ago he wanted to install some granite on the kitchen counters. My kitchen was torn apart for over a month....
The Hit List – The blank page

The Hit List – The blank page

The blank page is the writer’s enemy. That may sound dramatic, but it’s true. I think people assume a writer comes to their desk, ready to roll at the click of a mouse. But the truth is, we often come to the computer (or paper for the old skool writers) without any...
The Hit List – Blackout Sabbath

The Hit List – Blackout Sabbath

My father never missed going to mass on Sunday. He was a devout Catholic and although he didn’t follow the Ten Commandments to the letter, keeping holy the Sabbath Day (Commandment Number Three) was one he did – and insisted we followed it too. Every Sunday, we...
The Hit List – Rethinking social media

The Hit List – Rethinking social media

My friend Alexandra Franzen abandoned social media years ago. I remember when she pulled the plug. At that time, I thought it was a bold but risky move. But she is happier without it – and her business is thriving. I’ve been on social media since 2009. For the...

Pin It on Pinterest