Long distance writing, up close. Paso Robles, California, United States. Novelist, poet, songwriter, and journalist, I bring over four decades of experience to the written page. I just finished Mental Hygiene, a coming of age novel set in Fort Jackson, SC circa 1967-68. Tuesday, October 25, 2011. There must be some way out of here,. Said the joker to the thief. Monday, August 29, 2011. Into the New - Senior Gypsies. In May we hit the road, going through.

Writing, Running, and Reality. Reflections on Trusting the Process. March 10, 2013 in Finishing. I just finished the Run for the Zoo 5K! It was a cold, windy morning and I had one of my best runs ever. I ran the whole thing, I stayed positive, and I improved my time by over 2 minutes. Not bad and against the wind. I feel great! The race felt different today.

Everything you never knew you always wanted to know about me. Monday, October 15, 2012. Monthly, uh, I mean, Monday Mailbag. My niece is looking for a good book to read. Any suggestions? Sam Patriot, IN. Are you kidding me, Uncle Sam? I can call you Uncle, I assume. In the name of all things American, and holding a banner gloriously spangled with generous helpings of stars, I tell you, yes I can. Love? Huh, who knew? .

Tuesday, May 12, 2015. A Fool and His Money. Have you ever been cheated out of money? Whether a small overcharge in a store or a major scam, being cheated leaves you poorer and often feeling like a fool. My friend Tonia shared a twee.

Valerie Dansereau, Greenville, SC Web Copywriter, Web Content Writer. Many Failures, Many Opportunities. Posted December 8th, 2013 by Val and filed in Uncategorized. I have failed at many things in my life. I failed to graduate college because I was a spoiled little girl who lacked discipline and focus. I have failed at several websites and blogs. Putting Up a LinkedIn Profile.