• Books,  Journeys

    Joyful, Oh Yeah!

    Now that the move is history, I’ve been able to focus more on writing. These are exciting days. My second manuscript has been sent to the publisher. I am hoping the second book will be released THIS MONTH! Woo-hoo! “The Call to Damascus” will be released as hard copy, iBooks and Kindle. Also, “The Call of Dreams” will be re-released in iBooks and Kindle formats. I’m busily editing book 3 – which will be released at mid-year. This journey is a happy one. I’m so grateful to be using my talents. It’s funny, I was reading about using or burying them a day or so ago. Giddy-up! 2018 is going…

  • Journeys,  Random

    Yes! It’s Done

    The wonder of it all is setting in. Many, many changes have happened in the past months. Today, as I pen this, the enormity of several of them is apparent. Of course, I wish Mom and Dad were with me. Maybe they are, and I just can’t see them? However, I know the spirit of my new place is filled with joy, and love and beauty. I sure know where those come from! Today, gratitude fills my heart. “Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed,…

  • Journeys,  Random

    Down to a Science

    Dallas has been – oh, so good to me! I’m so blessed and grateful for friends, memories and almost 4 years here. In just a little over a week, my peaceful, beautiful apartment will be upside-down with moving boxes. I’m trying to ignore it. I enjoy the aesthetic beauty of my surroundings. No doubt about it. In a few, short days, Sammy and I will be on the road again. Look out, Willie Nelson, we will be joining you! ๐Ÿ™‚ The transition to the new job seems to be going smoothly. Of course it’s only been a week. There is a lot to learn. I love to contribute! Yesterday was…

  • Journeys,  Poetry

    Inception

    Goodbye, adieu, au revoir… I don’t want to say them. Friends are so very dear. The reality of moving forward is sinking in. Tears fall and expectations grow. Anticipation for what is next, And yet, part of me is saddened for the previous chapter’s conclusion. Memories will be held closely. The new act has begun. I am ready. – RG  

  • Journeys

    New Monday

    Each January 1st countless of us make resolutions. We have good intentions. We make new beginnings. We promise ourselves this year will be different. 2018 is different! Today is a new beginning with a new company. So much happened in the last half of 2017 that it almost seems incredible. But, here I am now – with a new job and looking forward to relocating. Yes. Looking forward. It’s so funny, because moving typically is dreaded and causes so much angst in people. Maybe that’s because we become attached to things. I hope to be attached to what is permanent – meaning God and people’s souls. Sure, I enjoy nice…