valerie writes

Life

  • Are you a good judge of character?

    I never had a lot of friends because I weigh their character and reputations against my core values. When I was in my grade school and high school years, I tried to fit in, but couldn’t. I saw through the… Continue reading

  • When are you most happy?

    I am most happy when I’m with family. When we can gather together for fun, a meal, relaxation, it’s the best moments of my life. I am most happy with friends. When we get together for fun at rock painting,… Continue reading

  • List your top 5 grocery store items.

    Food is essential to our health and well-being. My top five food items are: Eggs; Oatmilk; Fruit – bananas, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries; Salmon; and Dark Chocolate. Breakfast is my main meal of the day. It’s what I see when… Continue reading

  • Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. The only man to positively impact my life is Jesus, my Savior. Every moment I spend with Him is a blessing beyond measure. I have had several men in my life:… Continue reading

  • Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?

    Is anybody’s life what we expect it to be from any point in our lives to this day? When I pictured my life as a child, I saw myself without financial problems, with a happy family and life. It never… Continue reading

  • What skills or lessons have you learned recently?

    Life is about learning new skills and learning from the hard knocks life throws at you. As a writer and author, I am always learning new skills to take my writing to a higher level. I do that by attending… Continue reading

  • What Cities Do You Want to Visit

    I live in a wonderful city. However, there are several cities I would love to visit. First on my bucket list of cities to visit is Anchorage, Alaska. I’ve wanted to visit Alaska for many years. Everything I’ve read or… Continue reading

  • Tell us one thing you hope people say about you.

    There are so many things people could say about me and do. Yet, the most important thing a person could say about me and I hope they do is that I’m a woman of deep faith in God. I love… Continue reading

  • Tell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc.

    Firsts can be terrifying. You don’t know what to expect. I have no recollection of the early firsts in my life. I don’t remember my first day of kindergarten or most of those first time events of childhood. However, I… Continue reading

  • Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech?

    The short answer to both is yes. My first stage appearance took place when I was five years old. It was a barnyard skit in Kindergarten. I played the part of a pig. My second was in the senior class… Continue reading