Random Acts of Kindness Day

Random Acts of Kindness Day

One day, while shopping for a few select items at the store, I found myself short 65 cents, when it came time to pay at the register. A kind man in line behind me placed some change on the counter to cover the balance. I was so pleased that a stranger would do that; I...
February – Library Lovers Month

February – Library Lovers Month

The first libraries consisted of an archive of cuneiform script on clay tablets. These dated back to 2600 B.C., and marked the end of prehistory and the beginning of history. Though they mainly contained records of inventories or commercial transactions, they paved...
February Is Coming and It’s Filled with Love

February Is Coming and It’s Filled with Love

When I first published A Tale of Two Squirrels, I had a promotional period where you could get the book at a low cost and the e-book was free. The promotional period came and went and some fans were able to take advantage of the lower cost.Since February is the month...
Squirrel Appreciation Day – Go Nuts!

Squirrel Appreciation Day – Go Nuts!

Yes, today is the day we can revel in our small furry friends.Now, before I go any further, I want to acknowledge those that don’t like squirrels. I understand that you think of them as vermin. They are bushy-tailed rats that chew holes in your home so they can nest...
Winnie the Pooh Day – Not a Bother

Winnie the Pooh Day – Not a Bother

In honor of beloved writer A. A. Milne, today we celebrate a cuddly holiday, Winnie the Pooh Day. Milne was the youngest of three brothers, born in London on January 18, 1882. Able to read at the age of two, Milne grew with a penchant for writing. Based on his own son...
My 3 Words for 2016

My 3 Words for 2016

It is another new year. It is also that time to start collecting paperwork for tax season, take down the Christmas tree, and contemplate how I can make money off my own adipose. Before I start on that humdrum, I need to find “My 3 Words” for the New Year. For those of...