by Carole Duff | Aug 21, 2023 | Writing and Reading |
The moment had finally arrived. On Friday, Keith’s first novel The Starflower released to the public. A moment, an instant, that took ten years’ time. A moment in time We hadn’t received Keith’s copies of the paperback, so I pre-ordered the e-book. When I signed onto...
by Carole Duff | Aug 14, 2023 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
As a verb, leave can mean either go away from or allow to remain. Opposites? Maybe, or both. To leave, go away from home The picture above is of me and my parents on my wedding day in 1975. I was both happy and sad, because that day I would leave home, my parents,...
by Carole Duff | Aug 7, 2023 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
Today, Keith and I watch the skies with caution, waiting for possible severe weather due about mid-afternoon. “Watch” can be a noun, too, as in the act of observing or keeping watch. I am checking my watch, also a noun, to keep track of time, so I don’t miss my chance...
by Carole Duff | Jul 31, 2023 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
BIG milestones In Your Story Matters, Leslie Leyland Fields gives this advice to a beginning memoirist: “Make a time line for every five to ten years of your life (depending on how old you are), marking important events: places you’ve lived, jobs you’ve held, major...
by Carole Duff | Jul 24, 2023 | Faith, Family, Writing and Reading |
Before waking, I dream about being part of a team tasked to visit a rich family who say they want to help a poor community. It soon becomes apparent that the family only wants to show off their wealth, especially the dad, and gain prestige, especially the mom, while...
by Carole Duff | Jul 10, 2023 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
I am not a person of sudden, unreflective impulse, except when my granddaughter or other children are in danger. Then instinct kicks in. I am a person of impulse or impetus when there are positive motivating forces, such as joy, inspiration, and hope. Verna Kast, a...
