Routines, when performed with thoughtfulness, can rise to the level of ritual. Laurel shares some special rituals and talks about how they've changed since her recent move.

"Fine Print" is a cautionary tale about what might happen if you fail to read the fine print in legal documents! A tale perfect for Halloween!

In Laurel's horror short story "Taps," a halfway house employee is determined to retrieve her tap shoes from residents still learning lessons about respect.

Laurel shares a new experiment she's trying...drinking a gallon a day (of water!)...and her new writing project (she'd like your participation)!

A piece about Laurel's experience as she waits for her husband and son to return from a SAR mission . . . and an opportunity to participate in Laurel's latest project: a military romance series.

I describe a recent incident that culminated in the loss of my underwear, which takes me back to a memory of my mother. This does include discussion of my mother's experience with stroke.

Award-winning author Helen Starbuck writes romantic suspense mysteries and has a third book coming out soon! Visit with us as she shares writing tips and her experience with research, planning, marketing, and more!

Author Miriam Green's important book "The Lost Kitchen: Reflections and Recipes from an Alzheimer's Caregiver" combines memoir, recipes, and poetry associated with the author's changed role as a caregiver for a mother with Alzheimer's Disease.

When an injured tennis pro meets his match on the courts, he learns a painful lesson about love! Humorous short story!

Spoiler Alert: This is a sad story about moving and losing a beloved pet, but also about changes in life and finding the "poetry" in unexpected events.