So I’m humble, grateful, and dancing my little arse off! — Yes, indeedy, Sweetie! I did it! Not by myself. I had a lot of help from my friends. But still! My new book went live on Amazon Sunday, August first, selling 96 copies! Ninja Writers Guide to Character Development: Creative Blogging got its start right here on Humor! Authenticity! Magic…

Describe a time or times when one or the other or both of these rocked your world — We’ve all heard the admonishment, it’s better to give than receive, right? Yet it feels rather moralistic and does not explain how or why. With all the focus on gift-giving and/or giving to those less fortunate than we are, giving can start to feel obligatory. At other times, it’s a…

Reflecting on the meaning of Advent and Christmas — Wait. Isn’t every day holy? Yes. I believe it is. When I stop, listen inwardly, and think deeply. But with the hustle and bustle of the officially designated holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to forget and get caught up in the madness. When I say madness, I mean the consumeristic…

Women of the pen, pausing in the middle of our lives…to write! — You know Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling memoir, Eat, Pray, Love. Along those same lines, we of Middle-Pause offer, Live, Love, Write. First of all, we’re living our lives, hopefully playing full out. Going for the gold and/or the gusto. Being who we truly came here to be. And loving who we…

And if you think cheetahs never win, guess again — Finally, a day for us cheetahs. Whether we cheeteh-ed on spouses and lovers, games and sports, or simply, our taxes, now there’s a day to honor our cunning, balls, and chutzpah. And it’s tomorrow — December 4th to be exact. But you can start celebrating at midnight if you like…

Reflecting on the meaning of Advent and Christmas — Wait. Isn’t every day holy? Yes. I believe it is. When I stop, listen inwardly, and think deeply. But with the hustle and bustle of the officially designated holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to forget and get caught up in the madness. When I say madness, I mean the consumeristic…

Exploring Identity in the Middle of the Mileau of Our Lives — Sometimes we have to laugh to keep from crying. Other times, we laugh at the absurdity of everything. Things like hot flashes or the futile attempt to keep up with youth culture. Whatever it is, sooner or later, it winds up in a story. That’s where we come in, as…

Questions for reflection as the year winds down — Wait, it’s not the turn of the year yet, so why am I asking this now? What with all the winter holidays, the end-of-the-year crunch, and upcoming taxes, don’t we have enough on our plates? Too much, if you ask me. But this question is not about quantity. It’s about…

’Cause my heels don’t reach my glutes on their own. — I need help. Not as in being rescued. This is something I need to do for myself With Spirit’s help of course. Here’s the skinny: I’m in Albuquerque having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with my sister, her husband, and youngest daughter. All of whom are in much better shape than…