View of New River in North Carolina through trees

I'll use this blog to discuss the journey of my writing process, connect with those who share my passion for reading, and have a little fun along the way.

A Short Story for Valentine’s Day
2026-02-03 13:26 Hello,everyone! February is the month of valentines and chocolates. But not everyone is a fan. When Valentine’s Day falls on Bowling League night and the area churches plan a “Festival of Love,” Ray i...
Spicing It Up
2025-08-19 13:49 I’ve been part of a wonderful book club that began over Zoom in the Times of Covid. There is a monthly theme, but each member is left to interpret that theme for themselves, allowing for an eclectic m...
Tobacco Harvest Time
2025-07-25 15:28 For the record, I am not a smoker, nor have I ever smoked. But in the summer of 1958, I was living in southern North Carolina on a tobacco farm owned by my paternal grandfather. I had finished second ...