I am a mother of four, grandmother of five, one dog, three cats and throw in a few fish. When I am not writing I am... spending time with my family; figure skating; riding my bike (the peddling kind); being a "crazy camera lady" taking pictures of my beloved Gettysburg Battlefields; struggling with my alphabet issues of TBI, OCD, PTSD and ADD! Though very often frustrated by my disabilities, I strive everyday to better myself and the world around me.
This is me after doing a complete run through of an upcoming skating test. I thought I was going to pass out. Normally, each piece of the test is done with breaks after I practice them. But, when all of the pieces are put together, there are no breaks in between. I lack stamina. Here … More PREMIERE OF OUR DREAMS!
Ben Franklin once stated: “Lost time can never be found again.” Over the last nine years, since the conception of Summer Ray, I had made plenty of mistakes. There were times even when there were no mistakes and progress just seemed to go at a snails pace. Things were never perfect. But more often than … More IT’S THE JOURNEY!
When I look out over the ocean, my thoughts are on how great Thou art! Words simply cannot describe just how great, great is! God is magnificent. But He is also loving-kindness. Abraham must have understood this. The Bible says, “He considered not his own body!” Think about it. The guy was 99 years old … More CONSIDER HIM!
If there is one place on planet earth that I am absolutely in love with, it is New York City. It is why I included it in my Summer Ray book series and now the films. I simply cannot wait to be able to film there. New York City makes me feel alive in … More LEAVE THE 99!
There are a few words (among other things) that I would like to talk about. The first word is “impatience.” But let’s talk more about what impatience isn’t…it isn’t patient. It doesn’t have “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.” When people get impatient they become restless … More TILL YOU FIND YOUR DREAM!
While I was at Bethany Beach, I sat down to watch the “Bee Movie” with my beautiful GRAND-daughter. Something stuck with me enough to want to come home to blog about it. Bees are not supposed to fly. But they fly anyway. Well if a bee can fly, then I can become a filmmaker. Writing … More DOING ANYWAY!
I remember my reaction to seeing this picture with the sunrays shining on our banner. God was approving of our film and He was letting me know. It was a glorious day! We didn’t always have days like the picture above. There were times of hard physical, mental and emotional work. But, work on this project … More THE PROMISE LAND!
As I get ready to leave for the beach for a week, I have packed lots of books. I will STILL be studying film funding even on the beach. Hopefully while there, I will get a clear mind and come back with lots of new ideas. I know it have to stay on track. … More HALF THE BATTLE!
One of my favorite sayings is, “Go out on a limb because that is where the fruit is.” But far too often, we are afraid to climb the tree and climb out onto those branches for fear we might fall. Grant it, it would be painful to fall out of a tree. However, positive thinking … More IF IT WERE EASY, EVERYONE WOULD DO IT!
My comfort zone looks something like this – comfy pillows, a blanket and couch. “Comfort zone” is defined as: a place or situation where one feels safe, at ease and without stress.” Like most of us, my home is such a place and I generally don’t like to go anywhere other then the store, to … More LISTENING AND DOING!
