Redneck Snowplow Ahoy!
Remember this picture from last year, when the ToolMaster singlehandedly cleared our cul-de-sac with a neighbor’s snowblower? (And that because that snow pile is deceptive, and easily as tall as the man himself, I was moved to write Six Reasons I Have the Read More …
Maintaining Sanity in a World with a 24/7 Newscycle
There was a time when I was as transfixed by television news as the next person. During the first Gulf War, September 11, Princess Diana’s death, I spent hours watching TV from my couch, or surfing the news websites for the Read More …
If You’re Inclined to Feel Sorry for Yourself about Your Road to Publication…
…then do I have an interview for you! Up today on Writer Unboxed is Part I of my conversation with Kim Michele Richardson, author of The Unbreakable Child. Kim’s book might have heart-wrenching and difficult material to read, but it’s Read More …
Want to Give Christmas Thanks for Mothers-in-Law?
Peeps, we’re having a few challenges at chez O’Hara, not the least of which is my mother-in-law fell and broke her tailbone. She’s fundamentally fine, thanks, but I’m sure you understand we’re concerned about her. If not handled properly, events Read More …
Five Things Full of Win – Including an Update on My Barista and Teresa Frohock’s News
1. I am having coffee with my mother when this post goes live. We will do this thing akin to the Chipmunks on TV: “My treat. You paid last time.” “No, you paid last time. I’ll get this.” After five Read More …
Want to Help Build My Upcoming Interview with Dr. Brené Brown?
If you have a question about the intersection of writing and/or the creative life you’d like seen in an interview with Dr. Brene Brown, here’s my invitation to Read More …
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