February 14th, 2021 - Sunday 8:30am Sometimes it's just easier for me to post my actual journal entry. Apologies for...well, all of it. Misspellings, grammar, cursing....all the good stuff you get in journal entries, especially when they are hand-written! (Yes, I'm a bit silly about pens. I wish I could admit I prefer some expensive … Continue reading What I Envy in Love
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Free Gifts Given To Me – Sharing With You
These past months have been such an interesting time. For me, personally, it’s been challenging, invigorating, depressing, surprising and… well, you get the point. It’s been ups and downs and everything in between! The one thing I’ve been grateful for during this time is my ability to keep trying to connect. With myself, with friends, … Continue reading Free Gifts Given To Me – Sharing With You
Why We Write #AuthorToolboxBlogHop #Writer

Here's another excerpt from this mornings journal writing - the ending part anyways. Monday, August 17th, 2020 I'd be curious why others take up the challenge of writing...what made you start writing? Hmmm. Carmen *This blog post is part of the #AuthorsToolboxBlogHop. If you'd like more information please check out the link.
Uggh, If One More Person… #AuthorToolboxBlogHop #Writer

If one more person asks me how to be an ally, I’m gonna… I’m gonna help. So how can you be a better ally to people of color as a writer or creative person? I’m gonna give you the same answer I keep giving every other person who asks: Listen. Be considerate. Be open to … Continue reading Uggh, If One More Person… #AuthorToolboxBlogHop #Writer
Gang Form
For the past three weeks, I’ve been lacking a good night’s sleep. There’s been that one cricket somewhere in a wall, near the doorway to my home that I just can’t find and kill. What’s worse, I’ve been seeing crickets everywhere since. In the kitchen, the bathroom, in my damn dreams! The final straw for … Continue reading Gang Form