Time always passes faster than I think it should, but March sped by in a blur. In addition to taking a week off to visit my sister – which was wonderful, I spent extra time preparing bulletins and announcements for Holy Week church services as well as attending services. My clients, as usual, had plenty … Read more
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! But the pains which … Read more
Holy Week, which started last Sunday on Palm Sunday, is an intense week of devotion to recall the sacrifice Jesus made to cleanse us of our sins and give us eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but … Read more
Thanks to Annette at Fish and Cans for bringing this amazing video to my attention.
With apologies for severe tardiness, I’m finally responding to a meme tag from Mihaela Lice at eWritings. The instructions for “Who Is Part of My Life?” – originated by Lauren of Can You Be a Part of My Life – state: Post a quote that speaks from and to your heart and dedicate it to … Read more
I’m a fan of small presses. I have one novel published and a second scheduled for publication by a small independent publisher. Most of my book editing clients either self-publish or are published by independent publishers. According to statistics quoted on Parapublishing, there are 6 large publishers (in New York), 3-400 medium-sized publishers, and 86,000 … Read more
Veterans’ Day in 1979 started badly and got worse. A partner and I owned a plant and pottery store in a small strip center. My partner created handmade pottery in her home studio, and I managed the store. The day started with the sewer for the whole shopping center backing up in our toilet. As … Read more
I’m out in the country – far from civilization – but I left this post to let you know today is National Grammar Day. The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar says: Speak well! Write well! And on March 4, march forth and spread the word. If you see a sign with a catastrophic … Read more
I am taking a few days off to visit my sister on the farm and will not have access to a computer or the Internet. I’m looking forward to spending time with my sister, seeing the farm and the cattle, and being away from work and the computer for a little while.