A journal of Writer's Retreats

I have taught hundreds of women during my time here in the desert, but none has moved me as the firecracker of a woman named Melitas.  I met her when

KATHY’S DELIGHTS ON WHEELS                                 MARCH 28, 2016   We have a neighbor, Kathy, who, with her husband, Steve, live down in the cul-de-sac at the end of our street,

A DAY WITHOUT OLIVES                                           MARCH 21, 2016   Here’s the thing; Last week, there were two bowls of breakfast lentils minus the olives. What a downer for me to try

TRIPS – BUT NOT ON THE TILE                            MARCH 14, 2016   It seemed like I was “on the go” a lot. Aunt Mae was always figuring on some trip

ALL OF A SUDDEN …… PART II                               MARCH 07, 2016   I will try not get tired before I finish this like I did last week. I could go on

ALL OF A SUDDEN                                            FEBRUARY 29, 2016 All of a sudden the other day, I felt human, and here’s what came out of it: I thought of an old

Here is one from her book: What a Life! Have you got your own copy yet?  Email her today and she will give you all the info you need to

THE TRUTH — NOTHING BUT                                 FEBRUARY 01, 2016   Remember several weeks ago, when I announced loud and clear all over the website that I had the gout? The Warden

SEVEN YEARS LATER                                             JANUARY 25, 2016   Today is Saturday, January 23, 2016. The Warden and I had a couple of visitors. I had to scramble around and dress hurriedly

Playing Cribbage with Grampa Moore (from her book “What a Life”) When I was around 5 years old, my folks had Mom’s parents, Charles and Charlotte Moore, move down to