It's hard to believe it's been so long since I last posted an update. It was not intentional, the days have just rushed by in a blur! But I want you all to know that the first draft of Gust of Wind is almost finished. There's about thirty scenes left to write and then I … Continue reading Where did the time go?
Category: d) S. R. Olson’s Commentary & Life
Decades ago, I lived in the south for about fifteen months while attending college. I rented this cute little two-story house that opened at ground level on both levels because it was built into a hill. It was small, but cozy, and sufficient for my needs. My two daughters took the bedrooms upstairs and I … Continue reading Slugs make progress, too…
It's been awhile since I posted a new blog post. Not because I haven't wanted to, but because there's this major distraction going on in my life that eats up all my time and energy and leaves me sleep deprived, too. I've had to get vicious about carving out a little writing time for myself, … Continue reading Progress Report…
It's been a terrible few days here in the USA. A shooter opened fire on a crowd of concert goers and killed at least 50, and injured hundreds more. Social media went wild with reports and speculation and videos...and of course, the usual fare of those who think no one has the right to own … Continue reading Truth Delivered with Soup…
It’s the 4th of July, Independence Day here in the USA, and I’m surprised to report, it’s quiet here in the neighborhood. I live in one of those mini-communities commonly known as a trailer park. I hate that term because it conjures up images of dumpy trailer houses and fifth generation welfare-rats; which seems to … Continue reading Independence Day
I've heard it could happen. I've heard of it happening to other people. But, like so many others, I never thought it would happen to me. I was careful. I did regular updates and maintenance on my home computer. I maintained up to date anti-virus and anti-malware software. I even blew the dust out of … Continue reading When strangers attack your life…
Am I the only who wishes websites would give definitions for the jargon they use? I've been trying to figure out how to create a sign-up page to start building an email list, but honestly, wading through all that terminology that is meaningless to me is enough to make a person throw up their hands … Continue reading Techno Frustration
Hi everyone! I know it's been awhile since I've posted. That is certainly not how I intended for this blog to go. I've been here, working away on my book project and... I finished it! Well, I finished the first draft, did the revision, proof-read it about a dozen times, and then sent it off … Continue reading Checking in…
After two full months of chaos and two full weeks of multiple daily appointments (none of which were of the fun variety), I had a day to myself. I crawled out of bed, okay, I sorta fell out of bed at 8 a.m. and after my usual coffee-time rounds through email and Facebook, I settled … Continue reading Ode to Peas
I am a big believer that we create our reality with our thoughts. Not just in the obvious way, like when you see a friend across a crowded room and wave at her and she looks right at you and then turns and walks away. If you assume she just didn't see you, no harm-no … Continue reading Careful what you think about…
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