by Penelope | May 14, 2018 | Book Reviews, Penelope's Pitstop
Post-Truth was Oxford Dictionary’s 2016 word of the year. Why? Because it captures the current mood and preoccupations all around the world. Plainly, the dictionary defines post-truth as a situation in which feelings trump facts, and Oxford suggests it may...
by Penelope | May 7, 2018 | Penelope's Pitstop
We’ve returned from our trip to Arkansas, and spent the past week painting my mom’s garage. Is that ever a hard job! Mother’s Day is sneaking up on us, and I began my search for the perfect gift. I’d like to share my Mother’s Day Gift...
by Penelope | Apr 30, 2018 | Florida Travel, Penelope's Pitstop
Trip to Arkansas—the Beginning Recently, my husband and I embarked on our first trip to Warm Springs, Arkansas for his father’s 88th birthday. Arkansas is home to two mountains, former saxaphone-playing President Bill Clinton, country singer Johnny Cash, and a...
by Penelope | Apr 23, 2018 | Penelope's Pitstop, Radio Shows
In a previous post, “Do You Believe in Miracles?” I only briefly touched on my husband’s stroke over four years ago. Recently, we were able to sit down with Cam and Daniel on the Hand in Hand Show to discuss our story in more detail. A Day Like Any...
by Penelope | Apr 9, 2018 | Penelope's Pitstop, Ramblings
Love thy neighbor as thyself, we’ve often heard it said. But do you know your neighbor? How about their names? Do you wave and shout hello or are you like two ships passing day and night without ever speaking? Anyone can buy a good house, but good neighbors are...
by Penelope | Apr 3, 2018 | Penelope's Pitstop, Short Stories
Read Pauper or Princess? Part 1 Four dark figures huddled under an overpass around a tiny fire. Burger wrappers, newspapers, and leaves swirled around them; frigid winds stung their cheeks, bringing tears to their eyes. Their heavy coats are dirty, ripped, and...
by Penelope | Mar 26, 2018 | Penelope's Pitstop, Writing
I was first introduced to MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) through an excellent article by Author Marylee MacDonald. The acronym was new to me, and I wondered if it had something to do with hiccuping cows. Online Writing Classes: Enroll Now in Free and Cheap MOOCs...
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