Happy 2021! I thought you should know I spoke to the universe on your behalf. “Stop messing with us!” I scolded. I have discovered the absolute best way to get through all of life’s difficulties is by clinging to faith, gratitude, and optimism. Let’s hold tight to my notion, shall we? Some of you… Read more
HEART AND SOUL
I was asked once during a radio interview, “Who would you say had the greatest influence in your life?” Without a breath or blink I answered. “Mazelle Patterson.” Don’t get me wrong my parents were wonderful, too. They blanketed me with so much love and guidance. But Mazelle, well, she was the most influential person… Read more
Life Lessons from the Angel of Death
It was July and a blistering hot morning. We’d been living with Covid-19 four months by then. I opened my cellphone to read a vibrating text. “Please give Pops a call tomorrow. He can use your beautiful spirit right now.” You bet I will! I tried yesterday but no answer, probably sleeping. The next… Read more
Watercolor Author Event
*YOU* are INVITED! Come see me Prissy
BUTTERFLY IN FLIGHT
Greetings! Although I’ve been a worthless slug– sitting on my fanny two months– a certain butterfly kept fluttering and has taken off. Bookclubs are her destination. Thank-you Author Buzz, M. J. Rose, and Bookmovement (representing 35K bookclubs) for readying her. Who knows what states she may visit. I wish I could latch on and fly… Read more
ThE sUmMeR oF mY Discontent
Hello Readers and Friends! Hellooooooo Chasing Ordinary! Would you like to repurpose your dining room table? Just write a book. I’m serious! What a mess I’m living these days. It’s okay. I’m so happy she’s flying out in the big, beautiful world. Finally! Lawzy-it sure took me long enough. Before the actual book launch party… Read more
CHASING ORDINARY : SAVE THE DATE
Cheers and Hooray!! Chasing Ordinary is soon to debut. It’s hard to believe my arduous labor is over and this new butterfly is birthing into the big, bad world. It feels like I’ve been carrying her forever. (‘Cause you have, Prissy. Four long years… wait…five!) I can smell the printed ink, touch my crisp pages,… Read more
Easter & Flocktail
HAPPY EASTER It was an honor to host a Flamingo Magazine Flocktail event at my home last week. What’s Flocktail? Why, it’s when flockers come together to mix, mingle and toast all things Florida. It was also a celebration of the magazine’s Spring 2018 Iconic Florida Edition. A glorious 64 degrees and perfect March day. A cool breeze fused with the… Read more
Zero Degrees of Separation
It was 2009. November, to be exact. I was sitting at book club, sipping wine, sharing stories, laughing, discussing possibilities for our next month’s book choice. I brought up something I’d been thinking about. I suggested we adopt a family for Christmas, rather than exchanging gifts among ourselves. We agreed our gesture of gifting… Read more
Bestowals and Blessings
2017 will go down as a real bummer. I’m sorry. It‘s true. A devastating loss, followed by a spinal fusion, then, Irma, that nasty hurricane. It happened back to back. Bitter. Bleak. Goodbye and good riddance, 2017. Come on in 2018! Even so, Scrooge can take a hike. I refuse to let him bring… Read more