Category: 31- Day Writing Challenge in October

Afternoon at Red Lily Mid-October - at my favorite vineyard for a writing workshop. Strolling down to the sandy beach by the river, balancing my glass of Red Lily Girl, I settle down on the big bench at the large pine table. I love the warmth of my Alpaca wrap; it keeps me nice and toasty. … Continue reading Vignette – Two

Laura and Jill drove up Highway 238, turned into Red Lily's driveway, parked side by side under the shady crimson-leaved maples, and stood facing each other under the blue October sky. Soft music drifted over from the barn, enveloping them as they walked down to the river. The Applegate reflected the almost perfectly still colorful … Continue reading Vignette – One

According to my mother, I was a precocious, disobedient girl with a mind of her own, not following the rules that were set in my family. My father, however, loved said preciousness and disobedience and supported my having a mind of my own. He drew the line at not following the rules, though. I was … Continue reading What I was like as a child – Day 2

When I reminisce about memorable moments in my life, I find that it has been a string of   moments, some more memorable than others. One that stands out as the most memorable, though, is the way my husband proposed to me in 1979. We had been dating for about three months, living together for … Continue reading My most memorable moment – Day 1