Some of the stories posted online about dating disasters are so outlandish that I question their veracity. Did the scenario really play out as described or is the post pure fabrication? Fact or fiction? A few examples are paraphrased below. …
Who me? Write a blog? You must be jesting. Watch out for flying pigs and a cold front down below. Because against type, I’m launching a site…and writing a blog.
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- November 17, 2025
My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Arizona. We brought Ruby with us so she could play with our grandkids and their dog, Charlie, her BFF. Sometimes I think my grandchildren are more excited to see her …
- November 10, 2025
I loved the fall season when I was attending college because the trees came alive. Growing up in Southern California, I had not truly experienced the changing of the seasons. I was delighted by the fiery autumnal colors of the …
- November 3, 2025
When my editor returned my second manuscript, she suggested that I delete the first chapter. She thinks the tale begins at the wrong point. It’s difficult to figure out the best spot to start the story. The reader must care …
- October 27, 2025
My books contain banter between brothers and dating disaster discussions. Below is an excerpt from a scene in one of my manuscripts: “Hey, Dusty, how was your hot date last night?” I asked with raised eyebrows and a playful smile. …
- October 20, 2025
Ruby and I share a troubling trait: high maintenance hair. I can style my hair with ample product and shellac it with a hefty dousing of hairspray, but the moment I walk out the door it springs to life and …
- October 13, 2025
La Jolla is a hilly, seaside neighborhood located twelve miles north of downtown San Diego. It contains seven miles of curving coastline along the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded on three sides by bluffs and beaches. La Jolla is pronounced …
- October 6, 2025
The International Latino Book Awards (ILBA) are annual literary awards given to authors, translators, and illustrators for books written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The stated objective of these awards is “to recognize the greatness in both Latino writers and …
- September 29, 2025
I searched online for dating disaster tales to use as writing prompts. I hoped the stories would spark ideas for humorous scenes. The postings illustrated the cluelessness and social ineptitude of some people. Other characters were self-absorbed players with no …
- September 22, 2025
I am blessed to have ten grandchildren, an even split of boys and girls. Another little guy will join our clan later this year and break the tie. Unfortunately, none of them live in San Diego. My children are where …
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