You may have noticed it's been quiet here at Words Are Food. The silence was due to an inability to write. Not because of a writer's block, but because of a life block. Our furry, four-legged son Hutch died two weeks ago today. We had to make the heart-breaking decision to put him down as … Continue reading Dealing with Grief
On July 3oth, I traveled to Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, to attend the 34th Annual Summer Writing Conference of The International Women's Writing Guild. The lovely IWWG founder, Hannelore Hahn, was a guest speaker at one of our local writing meetups a few months ago. After hearing her speak and mentioning the purpose … Continue reading A Magical Weekend
I've learned so much from my dad. In honor of Father's Day, I thought I'd share these lessons with you. They are listed in no particular order of importance, and this is not a complete list by any means... Dad's Life Lessons 1. Have a substantial repertoire of vocabulary at your disposal The first “big” … Continue reading Life Lessons I Learned From Dad
[picapp align="left" wrap="true" link="term=happiness+smelling+flowers&iid=8507243" src="http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/image/8507243/lifestyle-shot-young-adult/lifestyle-shot-young-adult.jpg?size=500&imageId=8507243" width="380" height="253" /] Friday, 2:00 p.m. I'm on my way to Washington, D.C. for a girls' weekend/birthday celebration with some cousins and friends. I didn't plan on going at first--I had too much to do, my schedule was kinda packed, and I knew I would be in less than optimal … Continue reading Experience the Moment on a New Level
[tweetmeme] Mother's Day is right around the corner. I always stress a bit about this holiday. How do I express in a card the magnitude of my love and admiration for someone who is so important in my life? I often have difficulty finding the right present for my mom. We seem to be in … Continue reading Celebrating Mom
