Always writing. For love of people, travel, and life.
Welcome! Happy you’re here. In these pages you’ll find stories that are slices of life—like warm blueberry pie, chocolate layer cake . . . or that soufflé that fell.
While life can be sweet, it’s also complicated. I write about relationships and what that four syllable word symbolizes.
Four syllable words describe my characters and their journeys.
Conversations—Celebrations—Transformations
ADULT FICTION
A short story or two is always in the works. I have dozens of characters in line to audition. I also write novels. Mostly about families, friends, and the relationships in between.
ADULT NONFICTION
FOR THE KIDS
thoughts and reflections.
The Journey Home
A record number of people traveled this past holiday season. 🦃 I was one of them. 🎄 Travel takes hours, weeks, sometimes months to plan. And yet, there are surprises on the road to almost every destination. Finally, once the fun is over, the weary traveler must...
The Octopus in the Room
When my husband grocery shops solo, I never know what to expect. A package of mushrooms becomes two. (BOGO!) Two mangos become four. Sometimes he’ll surprise me with my favorite tabouleh or seasonal pomegranates. A few weeks ago, I opened the refrigerator and found an...
The Most important Missing Piece
I finally rediscovered my love of puzzles. 🧩🧩🧩 Jigsaw puzzles sit quietly on a table, always ready to entertain. I've been a puzzler since childhood. Years later, I watched my own children graduate from chunky wooden puzzles to a dozen or more pieces. As my kids...