Category Archives: Sharon Joss

Small Blessings

Posted on March 22, 2020 by SharonJoss

We blessed, not caged. We choose to participate in saving the the world by the mere act of sitting this one out. For a few weeks. Or months. Our admiration and hopes are for the awe-inspiring health care professionals and … Continue reading →

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Rainforest: A Working Vacation

Posted on February 29, 2020 by SharonJoss

I am back from five (not exactly fun-filled, but definitely enjoyable) days at the Rainforest Writers Retreat. A working vacation, if you will; the first writer’s retreat I’ve attended. No, I didn’t finish my current work-in-progress; I didn’t even write … Continue reading →

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Solstice 2019: As Darkness Fades?

Posted on December 21, 2019 by SharonJoss

Solstice is upon us; a return of the sun, the light, and better days ahead. An annual event so important to humankind, it’s been marked and celebrated globally since before the written word: it’s practically instinctive. It’s a time to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Puppy Pix Fix & The Puppy Love Paradox

Posted on November 24, 2019 by SharonJoss

The pup I adopted in June is now 16 months old. Merlin has adjusted pretty well to his new life, as have I. We have a regular schedule that he can depend on, regular meals, daily playtime, walkies, games, baths, … Continue reading →

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Old Habits Die Hard: Remembering Good Old Days

Posted on October 13, 2019 by SharonJoss

A friend of mine reposted about a writing contest sponsored by Dream Foundry the other day. As I always do, I pulled up the link to see if the theme parameters were something that matched a story I’d already written … Continue reading →

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Your Sunday Puppy Pix Fix

Posted on July 28, 2019 by SharonJoss

In the seven weeks he’s been living with me, young Merlin has gone from 20.5 pounds (per the vet’s scale) to a whopping 23.6 pounds. He’s filling in and his bones no longer stand out, but he’s still ‘quite lean’, … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Summer Return

Posted on June 22, 2019 by SharonJoss

Behold! Introducing Merlin the light-footed, or He of the Beguiling Eyes. Also known as Prince Snugglepup, and That’s Not For You. Once again, I have a dog at my side. A miniature version of my favorite breed, the Australian Shepherd. … Continue reading →

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