Tag Archives: Cheryel Hutton

Who Stole My Spoons?

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Cheryel

via Flickr Creative Commons I broke one of my personal rules the other day, I ran several errands, pushed hard at my writing, and did a bit around the house. Not a lot, but for me it was entirely too … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction Authors

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Cheryel

When I posted about the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, I mentioned the classic novels of science fiction. Today I’d like to mention the authors who pulled me into SF. Not everyone will consider these are the best or most … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Years Later: Where Are We Now?

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Cheryel

Fifteen yeas ago today the United States endured the worst attack on U.S. soil ever. Today our hearts go out to the survivors and the families and friends of those who died in the attack.  May the years soften the … Continue reading →

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Old Timers Don’t Say SciFi

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Cheryel

Fifty years ago today, the biggest science fiction franchise ever launched. It was, of course, Star Trek (yes, the original one with Kirk and Spock). I was fortunate to have watched the very first Star Trek episode the night it originally … Continue reading →

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The Waters Of Mars

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Cheryel

Three days ago, NASA announced proof of liquid water on Mars. I was thrilled. What an amazing discovery! I honestly thought the news would be all over the story. I wasn’t home at the time of the original announcement, so … Continue reading →

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Absence and the Heart

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Cheryel

  Next month my husband and I will celebrate our 16th anniversary. Like every couple, we’ve had our ups and downs, though the last few years have been challenging. We’ve definitely been through a lot together: surgeries, illnesses, the loss … Continue reading →

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The Writer’s Addiction

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Cheryel

Most people know that writers, as creative type people, seem to be especially prone to addictive substances. You know the usual lineup, alcohol, partying, infidelity, drugs, office products. Wait, what? See it seems that many writers are victims of the … Continue reading →

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Time and Life

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Cheryel

You know how it goes, one thing needs your attention, then another. Family, job, pets, dust bunnies, alien creatures, and flying monkeys; they all take a toll. Your proverbial plate gets more full by the day, and you wonder how … Continue reading →

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Missing Pieces

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Cheryel

Today would have been my Mom’s birthday. No, I don’t know how old she would have been. I never wanted to know her age, I wanted to think of her as that beautiful, ageless, person who was there from the … Continue reading →

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The Winds of Change

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Cheryel

One of my favorite songs is “Where My Heart Will Take Me” sung by Russell Watson. No matter how many times I hear this song, it never stops inspiring me and making me feel uplifted and optimistic. If it sounds … Continue reading →

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