valerie writes

dailyprompt

  • Saying No

    When it comes to saying ‘no’, I have a hard time saying it to my family. Who can turn down that face? Not me. At least not for a long time. Even now, if my children need me and I… Continue reading

  • Secret Skill

    My skill, no secret there, is to write. The skill I wish I had was how to market what I write. I’ve been writing since I was eight years old. I started on the road to publishing greatness in 1980.… Continue reading

  • My Favorite Type of Weather

    My favorite weather is snow. I love winter. I have always loved winter from a very young age. You can see me in this image with a huge smile on my face. It almost resembles the snowman’s smile. I take… Continue reading

  • Most Influential Teachers

    When it comes to education, there were two teachers who were the most influential in my life – Mrs. Reinke, my fourth-grade teacher, and my fifth grade teacher. Mrs. Reinke taught me math so I could understand it and finally… Continue reading

  • What I Wish I Could Do More of Every Day

    My children and grandchildren are scattered across the country. I would love to spend time with them. I see my younger son often. However, my daughter lives in Texas, her son, pictured next to her lives in Tennessee, another grandson… Continue reading

  • Tattoos

    I have never had a tattoo and don’t plan to get one. Continue reading

  • One Word Self Description

    There are many words that describe me as I’m certain also describe you. I have a stubborn nature. I go after what I want like a bulldog with a bone. I’m friendly. The Bible says if you want friends, you… Continue reading

  • My Best Compliment

    My grandfather and me. The best compliment I received came from my grandfather. I had been staying at my grandparent’s home because I didn’t get along well with my parents. It was Christmas, and I practiced the song Silent Night… Continue reading

  • Cross Country Trip

    The best way to see this wonderful country would be by car. Airplanes are too fast, boats wouldn’t work, train would be okay, and a bike would be too difficult, especially at my age. With a car, I can take… Continue reading

  • Most Confident Person

    Is anyone truly confident? A person can exude confidence in their work because they studied to excel. A person can show more confidence than they feel so people won’t know how inept they really are. The most confident person I… Continue reading