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Old Dogs Part 2: The End of the Story
In January, I wrote a blog about Lui’Ka, my Chinese Shar-Pei, and how age was starting to catch up to her. When I wrote the blog I knew our time with her was limited and the day was approaching where...
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When business and creative writing collide: the annual performance appraisal...
It’s summer. That once magical time of year that, as an adult, I dread. I’m not talking about appearing in public in a swim suit, although that does have its own share of horrors. I’m talking about...
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Where do you find inspiration?
I get this question a lot. About a nano-second after someone digests the fact that I write, the inevitable question will be about where I get my inspiration. On hearing my response, I always get the...
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It’s that magical time of year again, and no – I don’t mean Christmas
Those that know me well also know one of my pet peeves is that Thanksgiving has become little more than a speed bump on the way to Christmas. I’ve written in the past about my love of the Thanksgiving...
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When the magic fades: the day your child learns about Santa
For those of us who decided to participate in the childhood legendary creatures stuff (Santa Claus, Tooth Fairy, etc.) there comes the bittersweet day that your child learns the truth behind the myths....
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Most Popular Second Wind Blog Posts in 2013
If you haven’t yet checked out these perennially popular Second Wind Publishing blog posts, now is your opportunity! Happy reading. What is Your Character’s Favorite Color? — by Pat Bertram The...
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Striking a balance between nurturing creativity and instilling a sense of...
My approach to parenting is to encourage my children to try new things (within reason), which is why I have become a “sports mom” with a mini-van that is overflowing with various sports equipment and...
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Darker Musings: Depression
I received some sad news this week. An old acquaintance committed suicide. She was 48 and left behind at least two teenage children and possibly a third. I don’t know for sure because we lost touch...
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Questions you might get asked when people learn you write any kind of romance...
I was talking to some friends/acquaintances the other day and I was asked why I have a different name on my Facebook profile. When I explained that I write and set up my Facebook page under my pen...
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Zen and the Art of Job Search
This blog is dedicated to two dear friends of mine who are currently involved in job searches and just happen to have birthdays today. Happy Birthday to Phil and Brett – hope you guys land your dream...
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It’s time for my annual Thanksgiving rant…
As I have said in the past, Thanksgiving is a holiday that seems to be fading into the background noise of Christmas. This bothers me; a lot. For all you people out there thinking, “Well, bah humbug to...
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Christmas 2014: As one year ends, a new one begins.
Last year, my oldest child discovered the final “Secret of Santa” as in mommy and daddy are in fact Santa Claus personified. He has kept his promise (to my amazement) not to spoil things for his...
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Fifty Shades of Relationships
In my writing, the subject of human interaction – dysfunctional or otherwise – tends to be a central theme. I admit that putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) provides an outlet for me to work...
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The Power of Words
As a writer, words are my tools of the trade as they say. In my day job, I review and write contracts, business cases, contract summaries, and a variety of business communications. So words or the...
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The Power of Words
As a writer, words are my tools of the trade as they say. In my day job, I review and write contracts, business cases, contract summaries, and a variety of business communications. So words or the...
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Fifty Shades of Relationships
In my writing, the subject of human interaction – dysfunctional or otherwise – tends to be a central theme. I admit that putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) provides an outlet for me to work...
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The Power of Words
As a writer, words are my tools of the trade as they say. In my day job, I review and write contracts, business cases, contract summaries, and a variety of business communications. So words or the...
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Fifty Shades of Relationships
In my writing, the subject of human interaction – dysfunctional or otherwise – tends to be a central theme. I admit that putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) provides an outlet for me to work...
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