.Books provide escape.
Books provoke thought.
Book encourage reflection.
That’s what I look for in books. I hope you find all that in mine.
My passion. My genre of writing, what I’m pulled toward, is nonfiction memoir. Memoir makes you realize you’re not the person you were or are or thought you were or thought you would be. You’re not the same person as before.
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What keeps me young and my thoughts fresh, I adore Young Adult fiction. The Warriors series by ________ is [______] meets housecat. You will never look at a stray cat the same way. I promise.
Vlad vampire series.
I’m entertained by lighthearted adult fiction, especially books that feel like a memoir.
The Art of Racing in the Rain by ____________ never fails to crumple me to tears with every read. It has the perfect Hollywood ending without being overly and expectedly Hollywood.
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My Amazon Author Page
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Lessons From Dad: A Letter To You
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.”This tribute to the author’s father reminds us that to a child, even an “adult child”, it’s the little everyday things that count and are remembered. We can all learn from this in our daily dealings with those we love. In that sense it holds a message for everyone”
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Mom, Star Trek and Las Vegas: A Grand Adventure
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.Have you been brainwashed by your parents? I have, multiple times. One of those events is named Star Trek, and this is a true story. You don’t have to be a science fiction fan to connect with the love expressed between parents and children, no matter the quirkiness of anything or anyone. If you’re a Trekkie, take this walk down memory lane and compare your humble beginnings.
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Jimmy the Burglar
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Here’s a sampling of my favorite works:
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Refresh your craft with a Zentangle break Explore the relaxing art of Zentangle®, somewhat like a full body massage for your brain. Contact me if you would like more info or to inquire about classes.
Journey to Journaling: Using social media updates in your scrapbooks If you are tweeting or posting status updates on social media, then you are already journaling. With little effort, you can turn these words into scrapbooks, mini albums or captioned photos. Read how easy it is here.
Journey to Journaling: Recording the memories of the everyday items in your home. This article inspires you to look around your house for those seemingly insignificant yet important bits of your life. Chronicle your memories of your life in your life.
How to make and trade artist trading cards This small artform has a large following. Experiment with painting, sketching, collage, inkjet transfer, gel medium and so much more. Check out some of my ATCs on this site.
Journey to Journaling: Telling a good story can be fun Scrapbookers are often intimidated by the J-Word, but here are some fun, fun ways to get the words out of your head and onto paper.
Ephemera: Saving the real scraps of our lives Scrapbooking is more than just photos. Read why it’s also about words, movie ticket stubs and burnt shirts.
Smartphone writing apps: 2014-4Winter1415-MIScrapbooker-JournalApps
Beginning art journal: 2014-1Spring-MIScrapbooker-ArtJournaling
TP mini album: 2014-2Summer-MIScrapbooker-TPMiniALbum
Social media journaling: 2015-2Summer-MIScrapbooker-SocialMediaJournal
Mini album from maps:
Journey to Journaling:
Instructions for acrylic mini album: 2013-2Summer-MIScrapbooker-AcrylicAlbumInstruct
Mini-mini albums: 2013-4Winter1314-MiniMiniAlbums
Hidden journaling: 2013-1Spring-MIScrapbooker-HiddenJournaling
Acrylic mini albums display: 2012-4Winter1213-MIScrapbooker-AcrylicAlbums
EXPOSÉ NEWS
Gambling with Wilmington’s Waterfront This daring exposé into the pros and cons of Delaware’s proposed casino won the First Place National Award in the 2005 annual NFPW contest.
FUN FEATURE ARTICLES
A Nation Celebrates Marshmallow & Sugar My signature piece for U.S.1 newspaper. Fluff and sugarlove make yummy treats. Do you prefer them soft or crunchy? What’s the rarest color of Peeps? Can Peeps be used on pizza? Read on for those answers and more from Marshmallow Peeps HQ in Bethlehem, PA.
A Penny For Your EC Collection Pre-1982 coins are the best to use for Smashed Pennies. Want to know why…?
Text-only version: http://161.58.97.168/200208/20828p03.html
Get Hip To An Old Dance You, too, can bellydance. Far from svelte sultans of swing, a little extra jiggle in the hippy, hippy shake is a good thing.
PERSONAL ESSAY
My Father, My Friend I am my father’s daughter!
PERSONALITY PROFILES
Dealing with fate This insightful look into the realm of psychics still reigns as the most requested reprint from Spark’s archives.
TRAVEL
Penn State College Weekend Gotta give a shout out for my beloved alma mater. Three reasons to visit: Death By Chocolate Creamery ice cream, grilled stickies from the Diner, and….
