Author Archives: Miki Clements

In another time I would be stuck in traffic at the hour I write this. Instead I get to watch the snow drift like so many internet Christmas cards, gently from tree to ground. They are not snowflakes but little pods of flakes not socially distancing but getting together to bring beauty and joy toContinue reading “Time to enjoy”

It has been a week or so since we ventured out but supplies are getting low and some pickups for friends are also on the schedule. What better day than a rainy winstorm day to venture into lines at Trader Joe’s and Costco. People are wearing masks and keeping distance. We have become adaptable andContinue reading “Adventures in shopping”

We have often thought of moving to the Portland area. Not just because we love it, but for many reasons. I do a lot of judging of horse shows up that way for people I really like working with. Would shorten my drive from two hours. Our children, my brother, and Connecticut friends, can takeContinue reading “Portland Maine?”

It often distresses me when FB posts “7 years ago today”, or whatever year and photo they randomly think might be a good one for me to see. Given the nature of the photos I post, it is usually one of my favorite, four legged, furry companions, no longer here. Thankfully, my parents passed awayContinue reading “April Fool’s Day”

First draft of novel number one on it’s way to the editor. I am living my dream. To quote a friend; “It is all about being happy discovering our skill and keep going.” Onward and Upward.

This strange new routine, set up by no one but myself, has my internal clock messed up. I can, should I so desire, stay up until One AM listening to a good book. The Virginian and Cumberbatch reading Sherlock Holmes are my latest guilty pleasures. No need to be at work, ready to go inContinue reading “Day which?”

The previously mentioned sofa is gone and in place is my desk. It was hard, but time. Books are organized and ready for researching my two novels in the works. Unfortunately no heat or plumbing but lights and music. Also no internet so I can hide away from the world while social distancing. The viewContinue reading “Summer Cottage”

I had to share this. What a great tale of a major career change. Perhaps in these troubled times there shall be more of us reassessing our current situations and pursuing our dreams. With luck we will all be better for it. Here is to the Joeys and the Mikis of the world! Onward andContinue reading “A great tale”

Almost 19 years ago it came to light that my adorable husband had a cousin he had not seen in years, living just North of us. I was soon swept up in her love of Easter. Her small house, crammed with local nephews and nieces and cousins was full of joy and great food. SheContinue reading “Day of communication”

I am very goal oriented. Get me out raking leaves and even if the blisters show and the shoulders ache I will finish the square of leaf covered garden to which I committed myself. It is who I am. However. There is a goal that escapes me continuosly, no matter how hard I try toContinue reading “Day of Accomplishment”