“Rech? How do you say that?” A question I am often asked. My father-in-law was the youngest of thirteen. So it really depends on which brother you are talking to. Some say “Wreak”, some Resch (soft e). My husband uses Ree (long e) with the “ch” like the beginning of the word cheese. His brother,Continue reading “What’s in a name?”
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Manitobans are funny ducks
We have always been reactive as opposed to proactive. New stops signs don’t go up until there is a fatal accident. Speed zones don’t get changed until a child is seriously injured. We will not take this Covid 19 seriously until someone close to home dies. Then, being true to our nature, we will complain,Continue reading “Manitobans are funny ducks”
Be Careful What You Ask For
How time flies.Two years ago, I became part of an on-line writing group. We formed the SSWG after participating in a six-week prompt challenge. Unfortunately, I felt we were no longer providing an uplifting writing scene for each other. It had gotten stale. I was wrong. It was me who had gotten stale. I haveContinue reading “Be Careful What You Ask For”
Land of the Coots
Two white contrails sliced the cloudless blue sky as planes rumble past each other. The sound carries easily across the desert and down into the gully. The travelers are glad to leave the winter winds of Canada behind. They will rush from the planes to their hotels, to the restaurants, to play the slots, andContinue reading “Land of the Coots”
Honor your Reality
I would hear or see other writers that were doing free lance work. I was jealous and started obsessing about getting “real writing work” Then, an epiphany.. I did not want to do that, I did not need to obsess. I needed/wanted to concentrate on my WIP
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