A Salute To All Mother's

     Happy Mother's Day! To all Mother's and Grandmother's around the world.  I know sometimes you don't feel appreciated through the years, but without Mother's where would we be?  You are an inspiration to all.  Mother's are the glue that holds the family together.  Thank you, for the sacrifices' you make.
     I know everyone's not as close with there mom like they should be, but look at it like this. You only get one mom. Love on her and cherish one another before it's too late.  Believe me, I know what I'm talking about. With me mom, I don't know where to begin. Though I can never repay you for raising me.  Through the years, my mom and I have not been as close as we should have.  That's due to me, not seeing things through her eyes.  She's gone now my little angel, rest in peace.  My Mom wasn't close with her Mom, due to her working all the time.  That's one thing I learn fro my Mom. To make time for my daughter. I guess that's why my daughter and I are so close.

Enjoy your Mother's Day!

Passing Judgement on Others

     We're so quick to judge others. Take for instance, well before you would drive up to a corner or a light there would be a man standing there with a sign in his hand asking for help.  Now, we have women and there families asking for help.  I can remember riding in my car with a friend, pulling over to give this man three dollars. She said, "What are you doing? The first thing he's going to do with that money is buy some beer." Alright, I'm okay with that. First off we don't know what that man has ben through. The sign read: "I lost my job and can't afford to feed my family." You would think she'd have some compassion, for this man. To me, that means he's in a bind he doesn't know where the families next meal's coming from. So yes, he deserves to have a drink. I'm just glad they have Dollar Tree Stores all over the place.

     Me, I can say yes, I have passed judgment on this guy who's a veteran. For three years, he would be parked at this light.  As soon as you come off the parkway.  he was there with his sign asking for money.  Always dressed nice. He has a very nice van. With my dad being a veteran, I know what they offer you. Again, I don't know what's going on in his life. One thing I can say is, this veteran always has a smile on his face. I admire this man, for doing what he needs to do for himself. 

     I have a twenty year old daughter, it doesn't matter if there someone standing out there with a sign. She want's to give them  something food or money.  She doesn't read their sign. My daughter determined to help in anyway that she can. It's funny, we can learn a lot from our kids. Let's stop judging people.


Who have you passed judgment on?

My Personal Life

     Let's see...I'm dealing with a parent with Dementia.  Can I tell you that's an illness I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy.  Take for instance, today we're dealing with a clogged toilet due to my dad throwing something down it.  We did every thing we could do on our end.  Oh, yeah, the tub clogged too!  Time to rent an electric snake.
     My dad was the coolest dad "a veteran."  The stories he would tell me.  They were awesome, from growing up on a farm to a cement truck driver, he made shop steward. That means, telling the guys what they need to do for the day and were the concrete has to go!  Very funny man.  He's been dealing with this illness since January 2013.  He's still funny at times.  Don't get me wrong, I love my dad. As my brother would say, I love you like "cook food."  But it gets hard times, sleepless nights, being accused of things I didn't do, the arguing, the cursing, his favorite word the f word.  "the list goes on...
   Then there's the family.  Siblings, are suppose to be a blessing.  My siblings, are a curse.  Always telling me what I should be doing.  Hey, why don't you do it?  And let me take a vacation.  Like I said, I've been dealing with this illness since 2013 what are we in now? 2017 Sorry for ranting and raving....


What's going on in your personal life? 

My Research

     This is how I prepare myself for research.  Sometimes, I'm in the zone and I can't stop writing.  I'll use a post-it.  I'll make a note of what I need to research Later, I'll use the internet if I'm writing and I come up with a place, and need to know more about it. I use the net search engines are so helpful. Later, I go back and fill in the gaps.

     Everyones research is differ I suppose whether you're using the library, Internet or speaking with someone.  To tell you the truth, I thought as a writer of non-fiction, that you didn't need to research. "Just put whatever" that's not true! Readers that are familiar with the place will let you know. I've been on a couple of sites and some of their opinions...Wow! Well let's just say...They will let you know you made a mistake.  So if I get something wrong, please don't come for me. I'll do better the next time!


     How do you do your research for a book or whatever you're searching for?

My Writing Routine

     Where I like to put pen to paper.  It really doesn't matter where I'm at to get inspired.  Views do nothing for me, if I have writers block.  Most of my writing is done at the kitchen table.  More room!  My desk literally has no space for my writing.

     One day, I hope to have an office with lot's of room for my books and a place to write.  It doesn't have to be decorated fancy, as long as I have a place to write.  In the  morning, noon, or night. I don't have a set time, for when I like to write.

     How many words I write a day?

     I can't tell you how many words I write a day, too many distractions.  I would love to hide and devote all my time to writing, but "duty calls."  I'm dealing with a parent with dementia.  Believe it or not it's a full time job.

     What do I drink while writing?

     I'm elated that I don't drink coffee or tea while writing.  To tell you the truth, I don't drink coffee at all.  I prefer water only!

     Procrastinator

     OF course, I'm a procrastinator.  I'm quite sure most writers are.  Even though I love what I do.  It's a challenge for me while blogging.  I have to check my e-mail, check on my dad, and then complain to my daughter about how things are going.  Which she doesn't her me, do to her watching make-up video.  Finally, it's time to sit down and continue blogging or writing.




What's your writing routine?

How I name my Characters

     That depends on the type of story I'm writing about.  Take for instance, when I was writing "the Woman in the Black Cloak."  Frustration set-in. I knew it was a story about a witch that wanted revenge for the death of her parents and grand parents.  I figured that the story should take place in Salem Lot.  You assume all witches come from Salem Lot. Very intelligent of me. Not!  Boy, did I make an awful blunder.  Witches can also come from Europe....

     Characters  - I knew that I needed a couple of witches; warlocks, unicorns, black panthers, and the humans.  They had to have awesome names.  The names should suit the characters personality.  The names I came up with goes along with the story.

      For the names of the witches; warlocks, unicorns, and black panthers.  It was a challenge at first, but I made the decision to go with the internet. 
 
     Google: Names of the 1800's Salem Lot.  "Witches and warlocks," you would be surprise what you can find.

     Humans: I used the names from television, movies, or from you tube. As long as the characters name, goes along with the story.


How do you come up with your characters name?

When I'm Stuck

     When I'm writing a manuscript and I get stuck and don't know which way the story should go.  I can remember going into panic mode.  After writing nine manuscripts, you would think I would be use to it.  Well, this is my story...

     "Will Elizabeth marry Peter?"
     "Should Elizabeth be in the story?"
     "When should the villain reveal himself?"
     "In the middle or towards the end of the story?"
     "Should there be a villain?"
     "Will Peter end up saving the day?"

     So many questions.  Most people would say "keep working, you don't want to lose any momentum you started with."  For me, I take a break!

     One day, while looking through a magazine. I don't remember which magazine it was.  I came across this saying "When you're stuck, take a break." Words to live by! I ended up cutting the saying out of my magazine and adding it to my Vision Board. It not only works when I'm writing, but if I'm going through other things that's going on in my day to day crazy life.


What are some of the things you do when you're stuck?