Last month, we celebrated our love with Valentine’s Day. Many people sent flowers, bought candy, and, in pandemic times, had a fancy dinner by candlelight at home. We gave cards with special sentiments included. Since Valentine’s Day, how many times have you said “I love you” to your special people? Is one day a year… Continue reading I Love You
Author: ilenewdevlin
Ilene W. Devlin was born in Winterset, Iowa, which is the actor John Wayne’s hometown. Attending the University of Iowa, Devlin obtained a BA in anthropology and an MA in archaeology and museum training. Afterward, she worked in museums in Nebraska, Tennessee, and Alabama. Since 1986, Ilene Devlin has lived in San Antonio, Texas. Her freelance articles and essays have been published in newspapers in San Antonio and Iowa. Cherry Tree Dares: Essays on Childhood, is her first book. Her second book, Emma’s World: A World War II Memoir, will be published soon.
Perfect Memories
We all strive to have the perfect holiday memories. We shop for the ideal presents. We search for our family’s favorite foods. We write sincere notes on our holiday cards. But rarely are the holidays perfect. You know what? It doesn’t matter! Some of our best memories are of the imperfect holidays. Remember the time… Continue reading Perfect Memories
Childhood Memories, Adult Life Lessons
As we age, we begin to appreciate more the events and people who appeared in our lives. Every life has a range of emotions, from elated to deflated and everything in between. All we can do is adapt to the changing circumstances, hopefully in a positive way, and grow as human beings. An old saying… Continue reading Childhood Memories, Adult Life Lessons
Where’s My Muse?
How does a story idea occur to you? What inspires you to write? For me, a story concept may form after some event, either happy or sad, empowering or angering. My reactions to the situation may take a while to sort themselves out and to urge a writing approach. I have to let the thoughts… Continue reading Where’s My Muse?
Let the Adventure Begin!
My first post to my first blog. About what shall I write? Should I discuss how I became inspired to write my first book, Cherry Tree Dares: Essays on Childhood? Should I compose about the writing process? Decisions, decisions! Either way, I am faced with the same dilemma all creative people endure, which is nothingness.… Continue reading Let the Adventure Begin!
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