After my writing retreat a few weeks ago, we all sent around lovely emails to acknowledge what a gift our time together had been. And then the fateful email arrived in my inbox, jumbled up with the good wishes in such a way that I had no idea it was so dangerous. “Does anyone want … Continue reading The Horror – and Exhilaration – of Deadlines
Advent
Merry Christmas – and Happy Holidays too!
Well, all is calm and all is bright at the Beene’s again this Christmas afternoon. The pork for the tamales is in the crock pot, so I know there will be some excitement later when I teach my son how to roll them, but for the most part, we’re just relaxing. My husband and I … Continue reading Merry Christmas – and Happy Holidays too!
Son Rise
I spent the week before Christmas – the last week of Advent in my Christian tradition – at Ormond Beach in Florida. I am not a morning person, so it was quite a surprise the first morning when I was up in time to watch the sun rise over the water. I’ve never been to … Continue reading Son Rise
