Instagram Short Stories: Magical Unicorn Bike
I may not look like much But oh, the places I go Over rainbows and behind waterfalls Into secret, mystical portals Magic begins with the push of a pedal Hop on… #annieshortstories
Underway Update and Big Reveal
Update 11/15/19 – the manuscript is about ready to go to the editor. And I have a surprise! The draft of the Underway Cover. I’m loving it. What do you think? Previous update: I wanted to give you an update on Underway. As is obvious now, my projected publishing date has come and gone.…
Cookbook News: Summer Into Fall Edition Available Now!
From my cooking blog: Order What’s 4 Dinner Solutions: Summer into Fall here! What’s 4 Dinner Solutions actually started years before the blog, as a menu service for busy families. When it was time to move on from that, I started the blog to continue sharing recipes. But what that means is, I have in…
The Anger Journal: Finding A Way Through
A week or so ago, I wrote up a little short story on my anger journal. I felt like I should expand on that, considering it is working so well for me. I know people keep gratitude journals, and I have to be honest, it’s never worked for me. But a few weeks ago…
Instagram Short Stories: The Journal
This innocent looking spiral bound stack of papers hides big secrets. Not clandestine loves. Nor top secret codes. No family mysteries, or long lost recipes. Instead, it’s filled with anger and disappointment and frustration. Written down, locked away, relieving me of their burdens. Much like Pandora’s Box, it must not be opened. Words have power.…
Instagram Short Stories: Cool Cat
A cool cat being cool Loving life Wondering why you don’t follow his example And be a cool cat, too #annieshortstories
Instagram Short Stories: Quackers
Mary may have had a little lamb with snow white fleece but I have a fluffy creamy duckling who follows me everywhere. And never shuts up. #annieshortstories
Cuba: A Love Story
I am still trying to process Cuba and Havana. But I will tell you I left a bit of my heart there. It began with a snafu with our room reservations that showed us the heart of the people of Cuba. We were without a place to stay for all of ten minutes. And our…
Cuba Adventures
I haven’t even begun to download my photos yet – or unpack the memories of this amazing trip. So I’m stealing this photo from my traveling companion as a placeholder. I have tons of ideas for the book and I’ll write a blog post on our adventures as soon as I finish laundry, snuggle with…
Instagram Short Stories: Deathly Quiet
When the world becomes too much, and thoughts are muddled, time alone is a necessity. Significant perspective and peace can be gained by hanging out with the dead. They understand the value of silence. #annieshortstories
