WELCOME TO 2025!

I have no idea what this new year will bring. Given the global challenges that took place in 2024, I wouldn’t dare make any predictions. I know all I can do personally is try to stay calm, be considerate of others’ opinions even if I don’t agree with them, take each day as it comes, and hope for the best.

I don’t really make resolutions because I’m very bad at keeping them. But I do have a couple of goals I’m bravely sharing with you—in hopes that making them public will help keep me on track.

#1: LIMIT MY TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Have you ever looked at the clock before opening Facebook, X, BlueSky, or your favorite social media site? I guarantee time goes wonky when you slide down the rabbit hole. I’m going to try setting an alarm before I open any social media app—15 minutes twice a day sounds doable.

#2: WALK EVERY DAY*
Walking from my office to my kitchen to re-heat my cup of coffee doesn’t count. I’m talking real shoes, fresh air, and phone in my pocket to track my steps.

*I live in California. Weather is not an excuse. So don’t believe me if I try to blame the weather for missing a day.😉

#3: SET UP A REASONABLE/REALISTIC WRITING SCHEDULE
I used to do this when my kids were in school and I had impending deadlines. It’s amazing how much you can accomplish when the clock is ticking.

#4: EAT LESS, EXERCISE MORE
I’m very hit and miss with this, but it never hurts to shoot for the moon, right?

#5: READ DAILY
I’m usually pretty good about keeping this resolution. My Kindle even rewards me when I’ve read every day for a week.

And I stocked up on some new titles when I got this notice from Tule Publishing.

You might not know this but Tule has branched out from romance: I’ve found some auto-buy mystery writers here, including Candace Havens, C.J. Carmichael, Kaz Delaney, and J.C. Kenney, to name a few.

Alas, today (JANUARY 2) is the LAST day to take advantage of this excellent bargain, so don’t wait. Below is the link to my box set WITH LOVE MONTANA, but you can explore the site from there:

And don’t forget to use the code: TULENEWYEAR when you check out.

50% Off Tule Bookshop

If you noticed “RV travel” is not on my list, that’s because we are still weighing all our destination options and trying to set up a schedule that allows Paul to work part-time on two current Salonen Construction projects. Retirement gets pushed aside when your contractor son needs a hand.

With love and joy and sincere wishes for a healthful, happy and fulfilling new year,