Four days until Christmas. Are you ready? I am not ready. I still have made no cookies and gifts are not wrapped. On a positive note, though, the tree is up and decorated. Wrapping will be done Thursday so tomorrow I plan to begin my cookie baking and complete it on Wednesday. The plan is to make …
Only Eleven Days Until Christmas I have had all the presents purchased for a month. I like to start picking things up in September as it spreads the pain of my purchasing out into months instead of days. I like to think I’m a smart shopper BUT depending on what I’ve got my eye on, I cannot say that I am one hundred percent of the time. …
Bah Humbug. Scrooge. No Christmas spirit. That was me last weekend at the thought of dragging the boxes of decorations out and getting the house ready. I knew that the holiday would be yet another different holiday due to COVID and the restrictions. Perhaps I was feeling sorry for myself or I was mad that …
I had the opportunity this summer to attend a few virtual writer conferences. While I never jumped for joy in having to attend conferences for corporate America, I loved attending the writer conferences. It is a great opportunity to learn the craft, meet fellow authors who are beginning their journey like me, and it also …
Can you believe it’s Thanksgiving this week already? Even with the challenges that 2020 has thrown, the year has moved quickly. It’s the start of the holiday season and for many, including me, this year will look very different than past years. Even with the changes and practically non-existent traveling, I still have many reasons …
“No, I didn’t grow up around here,” Mike responds. “I moved here wanting a slower paced ER.” “And do we have a slower paced ER?” Paige questions as they continue walking slowly to the office. “Yep, it is. Did you grow up around here?” Paige takes another drink of her coffee relishing this little bit …
“Good morning Mike,” Paige greets Mike when he answers his phone as she is walking to her car. Her heartbeat quickens just thinking about seeing him this morning. “I’m getting ready to drive into the parking garage.” “Good Morning Paige,” Mike responds with a smile and thinking it was nice to hear her voice first …
Paige grateful that this day is finally over, packs her laptop and pulls on her coat. Exiting the building, she looks around for Mike and sees him waiting. “Hi Mike. You didn’t have to wait for me again. I am glad to see you after the day I’ve had though.” Smiling and extending his hand …
Her hands suddenly clammy and shaking, Paige calls Lawrence in security. “Lawrence, it’s Paige.” “Hey Paige. Everything okay?” “Do you have any security personnel in this building?” “I think one guy. Why?” “Betts just text me that Joe is in her office. She hung up on me while we were talking.” “I’ll have our guy …
In her office, Paige calls Lawrence in security. “Lawrence, it’s Paige. I wanted to provide some updated information regarding my missing laptop.” “Hey Paige,” greets Lawrence. “What do you have for me?” “A friend of mine made some inquiries on the incident that occurred on the sidewalk near our building. He found out that Joe …
