GRATEFUL

September 12, 2017

By Olivene Godfrey

I haven't felt well for a couple of weeks.  I have some thoughts I want to share tonight (Monday).  I will be 90 years old in December, Lord willing.  I think my greatest achievement has been lovingly rearing my only child, son, Barry.  He has become a good, responsible man who takes good care of me through good and bad times.  He makes me very proud and I feel blessed to have him.
I'm grateful for having Tam, who is much more than a caregiver.  She is like my daughter and I thank God for sending her to me.  I'm also grateful for my good friends who read my blogs even when they aren't interesting.  Please remember me in your prayers.
See you next time.  Comments welcome.  (Edited and typed by Tam.)

INSPIRATIONAL WRITER

September 5, 2017

By Olivene Godfrey

I've loved books, especially novels, since I was 11 or 12 years old.  My large office has floor to ceiling bookcases filled with books which I have read.

I was thinking today of the many bookcases that were in my late parents home when I grew up.  I remember reading my first adult novel.  The American novelist and newspaper columnist (July 16, 1880 - January 18, 1966) was Kathleen Norris.  She was one of the most widely read and highest paid female writers for nearly 50 years.  Her short stories appeared in many popular women's magazines.  She wrote 93 novels, many of which were best sellers.  Some of her novels were made into films.  Some of her novels were adapted for a radio series.

She was my inspiration.  But, unfortunately, few writers achieve her fame.  I have several of her novels in my office library.  Speaking of novels, my latest novel, The Bend in the Road, is still available from Amazon for Kindles and in paperback.

See you next time.  Comments welcome.  (Edited and typed by Tam.)