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By Marilyn Baron Self-publishing is a lot like childbirth. It’s hell while you’re going through it; but when it’s over, you forget about all the pain and you’re ready to do it all again. My sister and I just self-published a humorous short story called Murder at the Outlet Mall. A year ago, we collaborated…
A recent news report revealed that happiness is directly related to gratitude. That makes sense, right? If you are grateful for what you have, you don’t waste precious energy wanting what you don’t have. And it’s that sense of “want” which makes so many of us grouchy, restless, and sad. So, in the spirit of…
Dream Destination by Karen Hawkins If I could plan the perfect getaway, I’d go to Kisimul Castle on the Isle of Barra. Of all the castles I’ve read about, Kisimul is the most fascinating. Here’s why: First of all, the name. Kisimul Castle came from the Gaelic phrase ‘castle of the rock of the small…
By: Sandra Elzie As the season gears up and we get busier by the day–okay, by the hours–I think it’s good to think back to some of the places we’ve visited and ponder not only our journey there, but whether or not we’d ever want to visit again….or maybe even move there to live. Here…
by Nicki Salcedo I’m sure your mother told you it’s impolite to talk about the politics, religion, and sex. Lucky for you, I’m here to make mom mad today. Politics. I have a surprising number of friends who are my political opposite. I think I need to wear more shirts that say “Anarchy” or “Make…
