by Shirley | Oct 8, 2018 | 31 Day Challenge
For the past couple of years, writers from around the world gathered with great excitement and anticipation. Everyone looked forward to the Write For 31 Days that happens every October, until it was announced that the “host” was discontinuing this event...
by Shirley | Sep 5, 2018 | Food For Thought
I haven’t written in a while because honestly … life is hard right now. I have written in the past to bring awareness to mental health issues because I understand the importance of this and how the topic needs to be in the forefronts of everyone’s minds. ...
by Shirley | Aug 3, 2018 | Five Minute Fridays
She leaps out of the vehicle, long brown hair flowing behind her, as she picks up the box. An excited squeal escapes her lips as she extends those long legs into a full run, flings the wooden house door open and smiles as she heads for the bedroom. She carefully...
by Shirley | Jul 9, 2018 | Food For Thought
Today is what is known in our family as one of those “tender days.” A lot of people may not understand that term when they first hear it, but for us, it became a reality 17 years ago. It was the day we lost my sister, Pamela. I remember the details of...
by Shirley | Jul 3, 2018 | Food For Thought
Wow, I can’t believe I haven’t written since Memorial Day! I have all of these thoughts floating around in my head during the day, but writing time seems scarce these days. It’s a blessing, though. Honestly, from working hard – at a place I...