[Miralee Ferrell] Family
Family—a word that should evoke feelings of safety and belonging. Mother—a word that should bring a smile to the face of any child—whether young or old. What happens when both, or either, of those words stirs up something totally different? A harsh judgmental mother, an absentee mother, a mother striving to find her worth in…
[Susan Page Davis] When Routine Just Doesn’t Work
“Some writers thrive on routine, and I’m one of them. Every day I like to get to my desk early and work for several hours, then have the rest of the day free for family time, household chores, and other pastimes. But earlier this year, my routine was blown away. My husband, Jim, suffered a heart attack and had to undergo major surgery—even though I was on a deadline.”