When your dreams feel like you’re living them, they become nightmares. Living Dreams Can Be Past Nightmares I don’t often read short stories because I prefer longer tales where characters grow with the plot. However, Liz Meegan packs a lot into a few pages. Having said that, I would love to read this story as a…

My mom suffers from migraines. She has several triggers like aged cheeses and heat, but the worst is an artificial sweetener called Aspartame. — Our family Connection to Aspartame This article is not to discuss whether Aspartame is generally safe. It is to point out that there are people who cannot tolerate it at all. My mom has suffered from migraine attacks for over fifty years. Her doctors called them everything under the sun, but they did not call…

I knew bananas were good for me, but I had no idea they were nutritional superheroes. At least I think they are. — A Picture Sparked My Curiosity I was in the pharmacy to pick up a prescription for my dad when a sign near the antacid medication caught my eye. It claimed that bananas were good for indigestion. Really? After a little research, I’ve discovered that bananas are far more than just one claim.

Art and life have many similarities. Finding a sense of peace in the chaos is the hard part, and knowing when to take a break is key. — Mood and Inspiration As an artist and crafter, I’m also a problem solver. In art, I must find ways to make something. Then find a way to make the ‘something’ look aesthetically beautiful. It’s a creative journey of acceptance. In life, we must complete a task and then make sure that the task…

A thriller with a surprising end. Chris Coppel is a genius at mystery with a generous pinch of horror. — A Mystery and Thriller That Will Thrill You Some thrillers are too graphic for me but Chris Coppel tells a story that always draws me in. I am a fan of all his books. His characters are authentic and develop with the story. They have depth and always feel relatable. The story revolves around David Easton who has…

When I need it most, it’s always there. — I Depend on Creativity I’m a visual thinker. My mind understands pictures before words and sounds. It’s as much of a blessing as a curse. Let me give you an example. It takes me twice as long to read a manufacturer’s manual without pictures than one with illustrations. …

Thank you to Pamela Oglesby @pamela99 for sharing Keeley Schroder’s May Writing Prompts. Ten things I would not do. I’m Not Scared Oh, who am I kidding here? I’m the biggest scaredy cat you’ll ever meet. I suppose you could call me risk averse. However, this is older and wiser me. The younger…

In book two of this series the author continues to remind us of social and global issues while he tells a fantasy story that had me on the edge of my seat. — In the second book of the Allison Lee Chronicles, Allison is put through more trauma and discovers that her world is far more complicated. She is home after her last ordeal, and trying to find a semblance of normality when a new threat enters her life. This time it is…

A reflective moment. Recently, my son asked me why I was upset. I wasn’t upset, but my face said something else. — A Facial Expression Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story We all ‘talk’ with our expressions. While we know how we feel in the moment, our faces may tell a different story. When I’m thoughtful or reflecting, I tend to frown. It’s not an angry frown. It’s a concentration frown. …