Do you agree, there are all kinds of love?

Every day since the original posting of this answer on Quora someone finds it and responds. I hope this reminds you of something warm and fuzzy, and makes your heart feel full. If you're curious read the comments on the link below. My daughter is 14 and still sleeps with and buys stuffed animals. How … Continue reading Do you agree, there are all kinds of love?

Reasons why Istanbul should be #1 on your Bucket List

How I ended up in this city is pure serendipity. But here I am and I LOVE it. Everyday I learn more and more. 17M people live here, but it feels like any other city in the world, only more historical and beautiful. Let me tell you why I love it.You walk amongst historical sites … Continue reading Reasons why Istanbul should be #1 on your Bucket List

The Cool Cats of Istanbul

Istanbul cats are famous. Who knew? They are everywhere and they are beautiful. The religion of Islam teaches that animals are to be honored and cared for, but the Cat is the only one allowed to live in the home and walk into a Mosque. That doesn't negate any other animals, it's simply that the … Continue reading The Cool Cats of Istanbul

Free from Me! A celebration.

If you occasionally drop by my Instagram account you will see photos that make you smile, giggle, downright laugh-out-loud, and shake your head. You might 'ooh' and 'ah' and wonder how my mind works! You see, I'm in love with creativity. I have a passion for fashion, design, street-art, people, faces, places, night time, day … Continue reading Free from Me! A celebration.

I’m Alive!

    It’s that time of year, again! Happy Mother’s Day! I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy in early 2008! After many months at 28% EF, there was no improvement although the shortness of breath and what felt like heart attack seemed under control with meds. The doctors told me at best I’d need … Continue reading I’m Alive!

Why travel?

India I'm embarking on a journey-of-a-lifetime. In the next 48 hours, I will book my destinations! So many people have asked me why I'm going. Why now? I've sold all my possessions, and yes, I'm taking my photos, and small family heirlooms. So my blogs/vlogging/books/photography will take a different spin over the next six months. … Continue reading Why travel?

Should an author put all her Book-Eggs in one online basket?

Lynda Filler Author  Yikes, this weekend saw so many authors with books that dropped out of the Amazon system. I experienced half of my novels directly "not available for sale," or they disappeared altogether. I don't know what happened, but apparently, it was a technical issue. If I lost sales for 3 days, can you imagine … Continue reading Should an author put all her Book-Eggs in one online basket?