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Book Announcement

I am officially signed up with the publicist, Caitlin Hamilton Summie. She was incredibly genuine and I was impressed with her candor. She and her husband, Rick, put together a personal package I could manage. I am looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and taking on this publicity/marketing challenge.

Ramblings & Writing

It Begins With Words

 It’s Martin Luther King Day, and I am enjoying a day off from work. It is supposed to be a day of reflection and service. To be honest, I typically spend the Martin Luther King holiday in the service of me catching up on my neglected house chores. I can sleep a little later and… Continue reading It Begins With Words

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Winter Skates part 2

I  completed six weeks of ice skating lessons today—a Christmas gift from my daughters. The adult group had dwindled from two wobbly adults to just me. It was like having private lessons in the company of a crowd. The rink was abuzz with several groups of soon-to-be figure skaters and hockey players. I was the… Continue reading Winter Skates part 2

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Winter Skates part 1

My daughters gave me a Christmas gift certificate for ice skating lessons at a nearby rink. I had been complaining that Long Island winters have not been cold enough for ice skating.  The canals, ponds, and Great South Bay rarely freeze over.  Yes, there is an indoor ice rink providing year-round access, but, it is… Continue reading Winter Skates part 1

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Surrendering Pink

Ok, I'll say it, "I hate pink!” This is an extremely hard statement to say out loud on paper since pink has forever been my favorite color. Forever! Pink was always my color. The pink passion started early. My mother always dressed my three younger sisters and me in the same style dresses and coats.… Continue reading Surrendering Pink