Author Archives: Monica

One Plus One Equals Love (Mini Romance)

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Monica

“I have our students’ best interests at heart,” Mylah said immediately after their first teachers’ meeting of the year. “I, too, have our students’ best interests at the forefront,” the defiant Ron Edwards said coolly as he eyed her playfully. … Continue reading →

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Flying High for Love (Mini Romance)

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Monica

Sara blinked away the blinding sun. The last thing she remembered was climbing the tree to retrieve Mindy’s kite. She and Mindy, who was 10, were spending the afternoon in the park flying the kites. When Mindy’s kite went off … Continue reading →

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In the Springtime of Love (Mini Romance)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Monica

In my 50’s and solo, I know that love is a young woman’s game. The stars we reach for in youth elude us when we grow tired and unsentimental. But when the pull of nostalgia rises, as it so often … Continue reading →

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Love is a Disguise Away (Mini Romance)

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Monica

Berri looked about the room in its twinkling splendor. The decorations were perfect: Foil streamers gently blowing in the fanned air; glitter placed strategically along the edges of the tables; masquerade mystique (her very own creation) aligning the walls. She … Continue reading →

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Introducing a New Feature – Mini Romances

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Monica

If you love romance . . . if you love the joy that new love promises . . . if you are fascinated by the possibilities of what can happen after an initial meeting between potential lovers . . . … Continue reading →

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A Case of Sportsmanship Choice

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Monica

We live in a highly competitive world. A world that values success, power and prestige over human kindness. Competitiveness requires a “win-at-all-costs” kind of attitude. Stomp all over your opponent because they are the enemy. They stand in the way … Continue reading →

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The Secret Behind Generosity of Spirit

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Monica

I love the holidays. It is a very special, warm, joyful time of year. It’s a time when the majority of people set their cares aside and become kinder, friendlier, and open-hearted. We enjoy embracing each other in love and … Continue reading →

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Think Before You Indulge in the Self-Destructive Practice of Posting Selfies; 4 Mighty Reasons

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Monica

I am always amazed at the number of Facebook and Instagram pages that host the owners page full of selfies. Some of these are 75%-95%, even 100% self-photographed pictures of the account owner. It is estimated that worldwide 93 million … Continue reading →

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How to Straddle the Thin Line Between Optimum Performance and Overreaching

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Monica

I like hanging plaques in my office that have words of wisdom on them. They remind me of what’s important in life and motivate me to pursue my personal mission. The other day, one of my newer plaques caught my … Continue reading →

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Delight Loved Ones with Heartfelt Messages

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Monica

Three seconds or less. That is the amount of time it takes for our emotions to process sensory input. And five times less than it takes for the cognitive part of our brain to process that same information. This is … Continue reading →

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