My Smart Daughter

My Smart Daughter

Wendy, like her mama, is a writer. She started out doing screenplays, and actually had one script produced.  It was called Truth Below and was featured on MTV. In addition to that, she had several scripts optioned by major film producers. Now, she’s writing a...
The Time I Could Have Kissed Burt Reynolds

The Time I Could Have Kissed Burt Reynolds

I didn’t, darn it. I met Burt years ago, at a celebration of the classic Western TV series, Gunsmoke.  My dad, Skip Lael, was the town marshal in Northport, Washington, where I was raised, and I remember how he’d pull up just in time to watch the next episode, looking...
Gardening—Sort Of

Gardening—Sort Of

I have a nice deck behind the house, and I’ve started a little gardening project. Today I planted bok choy (I love to make wonton soup), lettuce, green onions, and miscellaneous flower seeds, all in colorful grow-bags.  I also have three little pots in which sprinkled...
The Big Move

The Big Move

It’s finally happened; I’ve downsized and moved to the San Diego, California area, leaving my too-large house in Spokane, Washington, where I had lived for nearly twenty years. Moving is never easy for anyone.  I had to say good-bye to loved ones, friends, and a...
BIG SKY RIVER Coming to the Hallmark Channel

BIG SKY RIVER Coming to the Hallmark Channel

I am so excited to announce that “Big Sky River” will be appearing on screen this summer! The movie premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel the on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 9 PM ET/PT. The Story: Tara Kendall leaves New York City for the summer and...

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