As I sat in my comfortable chair this morning, sipping my chai latte and reading a Nora Roberts’ novel The Obsession, it occurred to me how much my mother has influenced my life. Many of my favorite authors now, were her favorite authors too. Nora Roberts, Tony Hillerman, and of course-J. K. Rowling! Mom was a…
November is always the month that reminds us to reflect on the things and people we are thankful for. I am thankful for so much, I could write a whole book, and maybe someday I will. But this week I want to talk about my mother. Ann Rutledge. She was always my inspiration, my courage,…
With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching, you might have given some thought to sending your mother flowers or a card. Possibly you’ve considered taking her out to dinner, or having her over to your place, if you can clean the house quick enough, lock the dog in the back yard, the cat in the bedroom and…