Susan's Blog
Snow Cover to Mud
I love all four seasons. I love each month of the year for the unique and distinct qualities they bring. Winter is winding down and I think back to the fierce and forceful elements that season delivered. We had some bitterly cold days and nights. We had snow storms that dropped layers of snow and wind that drifted that snow. Spring is in the wings and we have had some sunny warm days giving us a taste of what is to come. Last night ice covered the deck and steps and many places had freezing rain. Our snow is quickly disappearing and leaving puddles and mud. Mud is what we get between the beautiful snow cover and the budding green of trees and grass. The mud is not pretty. It is not pleasant walking as each step sinks you into the muddy frost free depths. Olive hates going outside and...
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The Right Words
This morning I have immersed myself in the words of poet Andrea Gibson. Last night I invited them and their partner Meg into my home and they entered my heart on a day I really needed love to be the center of my thoughts. This past weekend hatred and fear pushed its...
Getting Ready to do December
Last night I was gifted a dream where Zac showed up. I was told he was down in the field and I waited at the edge for him to come to me. I could not see him but as he got closer I knew he was there. He reached out to me and said" I walk with you". Today December...
When I am Weary
This morning I feel a weariness right behind my eyes. I feel the gentle breeze coming in my office window and have just come from spending time in my lovely gazebo space that has offered so much solace this season. I feel a prevailing sadness that could bring the...
One Drop at a Time
This entry is an attempt to understand and share what writing a book is for me. I apologize if I mix or overuse metaphors but here goes. A book begins with the seed of an idea which comes in many different packages; a dream, a newscast, a conversation. You root in the...
One Zac and Two Paiges
Yesterday I had a WISP author visit at Harry Miller Middle School. After accepting the invitation a month ago I felt moments of doubt and apprehension. The Pandemic put a stop to my fairly busy author visit schedule and there has only been a trickle since . Realizing...
I Have the Choice
This week I made the difficult decision to step away from Facebook. Thoughts of getting off FB have been simmering for quite some time. I have done a day here and there where I deliberately stayed off for the entire day. I have weighed the pros and cons and made lists...