What Does A Ring Say About Love? That popped into my head this morning, as I thought about how my story, A Cry From The Deep , came to involve a…
What Does A Ring Say About Love?
Freedom Is Not Free
Given the recent events in Ottawa, where an Islamic jihadist shot unarmed reservist, Corporal Nathan Cirillo, in the back at the Tomb for the Unknown Soldier, and that Nov. 11th…
MY COMPULSION
My compulsion is to write. I can’t not write. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines compulsion as a : an act of compelling : the state of being compelled b : a…
MANY PATHS TO A DREAM
It’s book launch day! Okay, so I’m excited. What I need are some fireworks, a parade, and a paper bag over my head to keep me from smiling non-stop. Yesterday, two…
A SUCKER FOR ROMANCE
I’ve always been a sucker for romance. One of my favorite books is the old classic, Gone With The Wind, by Margaret Mitchell. The love story between Scarlett O’Hara, the…
Looking for Love in a Mad World
I’ve been so troubled by what’s going on in Gaza and the Ukraine, that I’ve been glued to the news on TV and my Twitter timeline. I’ve been neglecting my…
A FATHER LIKE NO OTHER
My dad, Peter Klewchuk, was a father like no other, though I’m sure many can say that about their own dads. He wasn’t a perfect man, but as perfect as…
Ukraine and the Russian Bully
Ordinarily, I wouldn’t be using my blog to write about politics in the Ukraine, but what is happening there is very dear to my heart. My grandparents and parents came…
Taking Stock
With a month to go before spring raises its lovely head. I’ve been taking stock. My husband, Robert, and I just got back from touring Machu Picchu and a trip…
Counting My Blessings
At this time of year, I can get pretty sentimental, thinking of the past, and those I’ve loved and lost along the way. They may not be here to share…