The Year of the Writer

New Beginnings Another year, another month, another week, another day, and another IWSG post to kick things off. Yes, 2013 has arrived, much to the disappointment of doomsdayists, angst-ridden teens, and the Mayans – Maya Angelou and Maya Rudolph – who are busy scrambling for sold-out day planners at Office Depot. They simply couldn’t face another day … More The Year of the Writer

Lucky Number 13

May your inkwell runneth over And inspiration abound To spin tales of life’s journeys The whole year ’round Burma-Shave. Have a Happy and Verbose 2013! Peace, ML Photo Credit: aurostar739, Creative Commons

Addictive Inspiration

Those who follow this site know that my Sunday posts are reserved for quotes pertaining to writing and life — reflections appropriate to events that have happened in my own little world — and the events that affected today’s choices for Sunday Quotes had me shopping around for quips on both addiction and inspiration. It seems as though I’m the … More Addictive Inspiration

dMerry ChristmascMay all your sugarplum dreams come true. Peace,ML Swift ggg

Book by Book

Christmas is six days away and my excitement has reached DEFCON Readiness Level II: Fast Pace or Red, meaning Santa’s arrival is imminent. For weeks, the sounds of the season have been streaming throughout my home, and by this weekend, when my niece and her roommate arrive, we’ll have a houseful of holiday cheer splitting the … More Book by Book