I hope everyone had a peaceful and restful Fourth of July weekend. I myself had a great time with my family and some socially distant friends. (Early on in the coronavirus epidemic someone--possibly the governor of California--said "socially distant" is the wrong term. "Physically distant" is better because you can still be sociable from six … Continue reading HAHG “Fan Mail”
Like many of my fellow white people, I am undergoing a serious education about what it's like to be black in America today. I am wondering what we can do, as individuals and as a society, to finally eradicate racism (to the extent that that is possible; I believe that even if 99% of US … Continue reading What Audre Lorde Said
I have officially stopped posting funny coronavirus images for Fun Photo Fridays because an even more critical crisis than the global COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping our nation: Black Lives Matter. Some might feel the two emergencies deserve the same weight on the list of issues facing us today. But to me, nothing surpasses treating each … Continue reading Black Lives Matter
For 4 minutes of feel-good time, listen to my friend MT Maliha's podcast episode "Better Days Ahead". It's full of inspiring bits related to the coronavirus pandemic. There is a great bit for couples who are finding that sheltering in place together is proving too close for comfort. 😁 Have a listen here. MT is also the … Continue reading 4 Minutes of Feel-Good Time
At some point in life, some people stop being self-conscious talking about themselves and speak more publicly in hopes of helping others. I have reached that point. I realized this after recording an interview for Darlene Corbett's wonderful podcast, Tap Into the Power of U. One reason I chose PR as my initial career was … Continue reading Don’t Let the Trauma Define You
Book-lovers, you're gonna like this post! Read on or skip to the end to find online book reviewers who can introduce you to books in your favorite genres. When you're a relatively unknown author, getting attention for your novel is difficult and/or expensive. That's why I'm so grateful to the online community of book review … Continue reading Paying Homage to Book Review Bloggers
Who says you can't go home again? A few weeks ago, I returned to my hometown of Gorham, Maine for the holidays, and a book event at my high school friend Karen's new venue, Grand Central Wine Bar. Having a new bar in Gorham is a very big deal. This town is so small that … Continue reading Going Home Again
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone, from the Horseshoes and Hand Grenades family! If you are a victim of sexual harassment or assault, like the characters in my novel, I encourage you to acknowledge that your experience "counts" and you deserve to heal, if you haven't already. No matter the "severity" of what happened, a line was crossed … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
Warning: This blog post is going to raise some hackles. Sorry not sorry. I’m not old-fashioned, but when it comes to traditional Trick-or-Treating being usurped by Trunk-or-Treating, I am willingly stuck in the past. Allow me to mix my holiday metaphors and show you the ghosts of Halloween past, present and future. The Ghost of … Continue reading What’s Wrong with Trunk-or-Treat
You know that stage in a ball's life when your dog has torn so many holes resulting in so many sharp or rough edges that you start to fear it's going to hurt the pup's mouth? Funny how that is also the exact stage when the dog's bond with the ball solidifies into an irrational, … Continue reading Fun Photo Friday: Korra’s Tattered Ball