Welcome to Linda's Literary Lair.

The most important love object in my life: The Charming Man, here with my Charming Mother in Law.

It's been a poignant couple of weeks. There has been a lot of crying, hugging, and sharing but still, I am incredibly fatigued and numb....

My maternal grandmother passed away early this morning.  She was 94. This is the second death for The Charming Man and I in one month. I...

The Charming Man's step-father died yesterday from cancer. Things are going to be complicated for a few days.

The Flaming Chef (whose witty and politically aware blog is sadly on hiatus) is another writer trying to make his way in the world. He is wo...

I have managed some sort of throat/upper chest infection, with a dry, hacking cough that really really sucks. I've got my cough syrup wi...

I'm visiting my family this week! The plan is to jot as many notes as I can, write when I can, and smile a lot.

Last night, my paternal grandmother died. She was 93. Grab someone (heck, it can be your pet!) you love and give them a long hug. Then go ce...

A dear friend of mine has characters and stories roaming her head. She wants, no, yearns to write. Just like the rest of us, she is frighte...

Last night, a friend of mine challenged me to National Blog Writing Month. Better late than never, I say. So, a few days into November, I w...

My maternal grandmother is in the hospital. Last week, I flew half-way across the continent to be with her, and things were not looking good...