Don’t worry, my husband hasn’t lost his mind. It’s just that I’m besotted, passionate, and beside myself in love with these creative, intelligent human beings called writers. As many of you know, I recently established Writers4Writers, a writers’ support group in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. For once, it’s even in my neighborhood : ) What a wonderful night… Continue reading I’m In Love With Someone Else & My Husband Thinks It’s Cool…
Times of Israel Blogs/Articles
Can the old adage “Use Your Words!” Help Create Peace between Israelis and Palestinians?
How often as parents with toddlers, have we said “Use your words”? We acknowledge that our kids, not being able to express their feelings of fear, anger and frustration can lead to acting out – like throwing something. In their angst, they feel the need to do something – anything to communicate that frustration. Recently, I… Continue reading Can the old adage “Use Your Words!” Help Create Peace between Israelis and Palestinians?
May You Be Blessed in the New Year and Always
Dear Friends, These are my sincere wishes for you for the new year. It is my hope for you that when you look back at the end of 2016, that it will have been the best year of your life. Here’s to a wonderfully, happy, healthy and prosperous year. L’Chaim! (To Life!) May You find Peace… Continue reading May You Be Blessed in the New Year and Always
Speaker’s Training 101
I attended my first speaker’s conference recently. Rumor has it that as an author, you need to do speaking engagements, so I was trying to learn what I’m getting myself into : ) The conference is entitled, “James Malinchak’s Big Money Speaker Boot Camp.” You might know him from the show the Secret Millionaire. O.K.,… Continue reading Speaker’s Training 101
I Found My Peeps at the La Jolla Writer’s Conference
I recently attended the La Jolla Writer’s Conference. They were celebrating their 15th Anniversary. It was my first time amongst writers of every type and stature. It was so much fun, a true learning experience and completely exhausting. A community of intelligent teachers and students all with the agenda for improving their craft and desiring… Continue reading I Found My Peeps at the La Jolla Writer’s Conference
Jews, Muslims and Christians Give Thanks by Feeding the Hungry
Sunday I attended a wonderful event. It did my heart good in so many ways. Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church donated their space for the event. Leading the event were three clerics, Pastor Karl Stuckenberg, Rabbi K’vod Weider and Sheikh Yassir Fazaga. Surrounding me were other Jews, Muslims and Christians. We were all… Continue reading Jews, Muslims and Christians Give Thanks by Feeding the Hungry
Is Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger Safe?
The deaths in Gush Etzion, and Alon Shvut, strike me deeply. The horror is immense and has hit me closer to home. Some of you know that one of the peace activists in my book is an incredible man named Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger. He lives in Alon Shvut. This is where the recent killings took… Continue reading Is Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger Safe?
Meditation Opened My Heart and Mind
I’m so grateful. On my journey to becoming the latest version of me, I learned to meditate using the Oprah & Deepak 21-Day Meditation Challenges. Their first was in March 2013. The latest one, Become What You Believe, is just ending. You still can sample it for a few days for free : ) They… Continue reading Meditation Opened My Heart and Mind
American Jews Sign Death Warrants for Israeli Jews
Yesterday, a new friend of mine, forwarded an email to me. She knows that I am writing a book about our experiences in Israel. It was during what turned out to be Operation Protective Edge, during summer 2014. Think: touring by day and bomb shelters at night. The book continues on with the results of… Continue reading American Jews Sign Death Warrants for Israeli Jews
The Blessing of a Lost Computer
My family and I had just completed a glorious week in Maui. The vacation felt magical. Maui as always, was a cornucopia of spectacular sights. It was filled with the breathtaking beauty of the multi-colored ocean of blues and teals. The profusion of trees, shrubs and flowers showed off their flamboyant displays. The Road to… Continue reading The Blessing of a Lost Computer
Welcome to PennySTee.com!
Welcome to www.PennySTee.com Let me introduce myself; my name is Penny S. Tee. I’m a writer. Throughout my life, I’ve written many different pieces including blogs, website content, business proposals, press releases, some poetry and now I’m writing a book. The S is for Schwartz, my maiden name. Yes, I’m Jewish and so is my… Continue reading Welcome to PennySTee.com!