6/12/25 – Bubbles are always a good idea…

Hey there happy reader!

I’ve been spending some time with a bottle of bubbles and a toddler with endless energy, and it’s been both meditative and educational. Seeing the world through the eyes of a grandchild is special for sure, but the rhythmic motion of dipping the wand into the bottle and blowing bubbles together has given me the chance to slow down and just watch that tiny bit of liquid soap float away on the air.

On a rainy, humid afternoon we sat on the porch of our house for an hour, watching the clouds build and simply blowing bubbles. 

I listened to my grandson’s sweet little voice as he told me about his favorite things (basketball and Bluey.) He was joyful each time a bubble lifted toward the sky. Time slowed down just a bit; I didn’t think about my long list of responsibilities or the errands I needed to run.

I just blew bubbles…

It’s a lesson I’m taking with me into my writing practice. 

Words are like bubbles. Sometimes they float and sometimes they sink (that’s what a good editor is for!) The joy is in the method, the action of creating a story. I know that when I get into the groove of my work, there’s no better feeling… and that’s where I am now with “The Stones.” I’m getting closer to sharing it with you and there’s nothing better than knowing that I have something very special coming your way. As soon as I have some cover art, I’ll post it here first!

I do hope that wherever you are, the sun is shining. 

Here in the northeast, we’ve been in a long rainy spell. I don’t mind it much when I’m this busy writing — I just hope for a beach day every now and then. It doesn’t matter what the weather is… any time you have to yourself is a good time to pick up a book and read!