Breast cancer and facing the color pink.
I’ve written many times how the color “Pink” caused fear to rear its ugly head in my heart and soul. Thought I was over it. But...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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I Want the World to be Open again
ITALY, CRUISING, EASE OF TRAVEL What my husband wanted for me after he died was for me to continue to travel. “You’ll be fine, honey. ...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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Covid and becoming a widow
I am shocked at how long it’s been since I posted anything on my blog or website. In October of 2019 I arrived home to discover my...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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Speakers at California Writers’ Club
Every once in awhile, I’m able to hear speakers who are so on point, I can hardly wait to share their stories. Saturday at CWC, the...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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IS A VILLA RIGHT FOR YOU?
In my book, “An American Chick’s Guide to Italy,” I have a chapter entitled…To Villa or not to Villa. And how times have changed since...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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THE MAN AT THE VILLA FONTE
I am happy to announce that my new book, The Man at the Villa Fonte, is available on Amazon and Kindle. It will be my final “The Man...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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EDITORS…LOVE THEM OR LOATHE THEM…OR APPRECIATE THEM
Often when I get together with other writers to share, critique, complain, express our frustrations, the conversation inevitably comes...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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Knowing when to “let go” of stuff!
Every January, I go through clothes, knickknacks, towels, dishes, etc. and toss what is worn, outlived its use, or plain tired of it. ...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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Literary Orange/2019/Review
As a writer, there is nothing more thrilling than to be a part of an audience filled with avid readers. They are our lifeline. Every...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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Greta Boris at California Writers’ Club
One of the benefits of joining the California Writers’ Club is hearing special speakers like Greta Boris. She presented her talk in a...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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Fourth novel almost finished!
It is with an enormous amount of relief to have my 4th novel complete…all except for the editing. The Man at the Villa Fonte takes place...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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Friendships
In February, I had the privilege of speaking at the Orange County branch of the California Writers’ Club. A bit nervous speaking to my...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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SPEAKERS AT CALIFORNIA WRITERS’ CLUB
Last Saturday Janet Lynn and Will Zeilinger shared how to find and build your story. What first impressed me about them…they are husband...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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How many modes of transportation does one take from Rome to the Isle of Capri?
On a recent trip to Italy, 6 of us…all ladies…stayed in Rome the first week of our trip. The Isle of Capri is one of my favorite places...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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Italy’s Fast Train, Paying for a restroom in Milan Train Station, and a Failure to Understand
Unlike California, Italy has fast trains. Run by Trenitalia, these red trains fly smoothly over the rails and allow you freedom to...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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My Italy Trip – October 2017
Here is a sample of my villa trip with 5 of my favorite friends. Enjoy. Remember, I will help you plan…for a small price. 🙂
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- Jul 11, 2022
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OFF TO PERGUIA
What can I say about Fred and Rachel Whitman? Well…they are the best! Fred picked us up at the Hilton in Rome and drove us in his van...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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ITALY, MY TRIP PART ONE
THE PLANE FROM LAX TO ROME! First, I want to thank my fabulous travel agent for getting me and my travel companions such good air fares...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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Searching…Fratarcangeli Family
Throughout my journey to find the family and historical records of my grandfather, frustration has been my go-to-feeling. Therefore, in...
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- Jul 11, 2022
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WEGO Conference 10th Anniversary!
Join me on Saturday, April 29th at Casa Aguilar for my presentation on travel…featuring my specialty of travel in Europe…Italy…and...
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