Published inBouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedNon-Members: You Can Support Your Favorite Writers on MediumPointers for non-member readers — You love reading stories by your favorite Medium writers, right? You want to read more, and you wonder how you can support them. It’s easy! From providing them with your encouragement and reads to buying them a cup of coffee, you’ve got the power to help your favorite writers keep…Readers3 min readReaders3 min read
Published inBrigid’s Arrow·PinnedMember-onlyBrigid’s Arrow Seeking Writers & ArtistsInterspiritual Works Wanted — Do you like to share your thoughts on spirituality? Do you produce what you believe is inspired work? Do you find yourself creating work that reveals who you are in relationship with the Divine, with yourself, with others, and with the Universe? Brigid’s Arrow Literary & Art Magazine wants you! What we’re looking for …Spirituality7 min readSpirituality7 min read
PinnedFair Warning — Read This First(Especially If You Know Me In Real Life) — Now that I’ve started sharing my stories here on Medium, I figure it’s probably a good idea to give ya’ll a heads up. As I alluded to in my “About” section, I write about just about anything, and I have a plethora of hardly-ever-read blog posts and other writings from…Trigger Warning3 min readTrigger Warning3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWelcome to My FoyerWhere I’ve Categorized My Stories for You (there are overlaps) — I got this idea from Annie Trevaskis who got the idea from someone else. It’s a good idea. You can dredge through all my titles if you want, or you can check out the categories I’ve put together on the following lists. As I’ve said above, some of my stories…Lists2 min readLists2 min read
Published inFandom Fanatics·8 hours agoMember-onlyThe Women of “Lord of the Rings”Personality and Purpose in the Main Female Characters in Tolkien’s Novels — It has been noted that there are few women in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. In fact, many people only think of Arwen, Éowyn, Galadriel, and sometimes Rosie when considering this topic. This is especially true if one is a…Suzy Jacobson Cherry10 min readSuzy Jacobson Cherry10 min read
May 25Member-onlyDon’t Thank a Veteran on Memorial DayRemember those who died — As Memorial Day approaches, we begin to see the annual onslaught of advertising for Memorial Day sales on everything from automobiles to hot dogs. In the past few years, more and more of that advertising seems to include references to honoring veterans and thanking those who serve. That’s all well…Memorial Day5 min readMemorial Day5 min read
Published inIn for a Penny·May 23Member-onlyAvoid the Scourge of Becoming “Blabbermouth Barbie” in Your Old AgeA few tips — I’m a strange combination of introvert and extrovert, quiet and loud, listener and talker. When was a teenager, I was so shy I could hardly talk to anyone. By the time I had kids I could chatter with strangers standing in line with me, cashiers, and other people I didn’t…In For A Penny3 min readIn For A Penny3 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa Grande·May 22Member-onlyPretty in PeachMaking smiles and memories — My husband and I decided that we would give each of our four granddaughters a weekend with us, one per month. This weekend was the first time for the eldest, who is almost ten. It was a fantastic experience for all of us. The granddaughter is currently hyper-focused on anything…The Daily Cuppa Grande2 min readThe Daily Cuppa Grande2 min read
Published inThe Daily Cuppa·May 19Member-onlyDollar Store DivaEmbarrassing my son on a budget — The Daily Cuppa1 min readThe Daily Cuppa1 min read
May 18Member-onlySuddenly SummerShifting weather in the desert — Summer comes to the desert like the sudden entrance into a new world. Gone are the days when many of us stood in the lightly sun-kissed breeze and shared that “this is the reason I’ve stayed in Arizona.” …Suzy Jacobson Cherry5 min readSuzy Jacobson Cherry5 min read