Author Archives: Photo and Digital Art--I'm using All of my Crayons

Dark Thoughts from Guest Blogger Karen Gage Arango

DARK THOUGHTS Through the years, I have always loved epitaphs. Perhaps it is from my interest in local lore and culture, or from my early visits to the many old grave yards in my home town. My father is fascinated with genealogy and is a member of the Historical Society. Through him, my curiosity hasContinue reading “Dark Thoughts from Guest Blogger Karen Gage Arango”

New eBook , Stranger In A Strange Skin

Hello! Yes, I am actually writing on my blog! The reason being, I have a new eBook that was published this week. The link is: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/95140 This is a free eBook, which actually is a something of a marketing device. Stranger In A Strange Skin, contains some new material, excerpts from Water Running Downhill!, andContinue reading “New eBook , Stranger In A Strange Skin”

CONGRATULATIONS TO MY COUSIN HEATHER AND HER HUSBAND MATT!

You were kids then Sizing each other up She, granddaughter of a horseman Singing “Landslide” with her cousins The boys hooting and hollering outside Throwing a football, laughing Both of you exchanging looks, rosy With the first flush of love Somehow you made it through The almost grown-up years, then Into young adults, bonded HoldingContinue reading “CONGRATULATIONS TO MY COUSIN HEATHER AND HER HUSBAND MATT!”

New House Site in NC

Magnolia Approving Her New House Site Finally, we are getting to the business of making a home in NC. This is such a lovely site; I can imagine myself writing on the porch when it is completed. The construction will take a while, and the move won’t be for a while. All these things willContinue reading “New House Site in NC”

Getting On With "It"!

Mired In The Florida Sand Yep, that’s me. Self-mired for the last few years in Central Florida. I have felt like I drove up from Delray Beach, got my “tires” stuck in the sand, and here I sit! Before the move, I felt that I was so close to success, both Rob and I hadContinue reading “Getting On With "It"!”

New Web Design for Water Running Downhill

I’ve Kindled Her! That’s a Wizard of Oz reference to “I’ve Melted Her”; yes, I know–it’s weak! But, seriously, I uploaded the book to Kindle. It’s not a bad way to go; it’s free to publish it. They have pricing options to choose from, also. I chose to receive 65%. I wanted to upload theContinue reading “New Web Design for Water Running Downhill”

Spring Again!

Robins waiting for a bath! It is spring in central Florida. Actually, it has been for two or three weeks, that is how long the Robins have been here. We have hundreds of them in the neighborhood, and frequently tens of them waiting in non- ending rows for a turn at the birdbath. I likeContinue reading “Spring Again!”

My Valentine

Happy Valentines Day! For all our valentines, our spouses, lovers, friends, parents, or children, let us tell them that we love them today, and at every opportunity. The loves in our lives are what makes everything worthwhile; and although this seems rote, we must not take them for granted. We never know when our lastContinue reading “My Valentine”

Striving to be Fearless!

Me without my makeup! Hello Friends! I cannot believe that it is February, already! But what a winter it has been! I can’t complain, as I’ve been cocooned in Florida for most of it. Today I want to write about being fearless. Why is that, you ask? Well. probably because I am such a bigContinue reading “Striving to be Fearless!”