My Writing Space

Thoughts from a writer, educator, and occasional dog chaser

Buster the Foster Dog. He is small, white, fluffy and has black fur around his eyes and ears.

Buster's Dreams Come True!

September 07, 2025 · Pets

From scruffy foster pup to neighborhood star, Buster reminds me of hope, happy endings, and the power of shared stories.

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Poster image for Taken Away: A Storymakers Production, featuring a stone menorah with four lit candles against a dark blue background, one candle just extinguished with a wisp of smoke rising.

Taken Away Novel

August 17, 2025 · Works

Launching my new website and first novel Taken Away, I celebrate fresh starts, future books, and the joy of writing across history and pets

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“Three actors on stage smiling after a performance of A Mitzvah for Daisy, with one standing at center and two seated at her feet in costume, in front of a large illustrated backdrop of a dog and cat.

A Mitzvah For Daisy

October 26, 2022 · Works

The musical Mitzvah for Daisy hit the stage with heart, humor, and a story audiences will not forget.

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Cover of the children's book “Daisy, Darn It!” by Deborah Lee Prescott, featuring an illustrated tabby cat crouched in a bathroom sink with wide eyes and a tipped-over glass nearby.

Daisy Darn It!

May 11, 2021 · Works

Daisy, Darn It! is now published, is now published. Her playful spirit shines through every page.

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Deborah Lee Prescott smiles while hugging Mitzvah, the fluffy black dog who inspired her children's book. Lush green palm fronds fill the background.

Mitzvah Audio Books

January 27, 2021 · Works

Mitzvah's story now has a voice. A Dog Named Mitzvah is available as an audiobook to to enjoy.

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Deborah Lee Prescott and a friend during their travels to Antarctica, standing on a snowy shoreline in red parkas with glaciers and icy peaks in the background.

Gratitude

December 7, 2020 · Reflections

Through the tribulations of 2020, it's important to pause and be grateful for the small blessings.

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Deborah Lee Prescott stands in a recording booth, speaking into a studio microphone under a soft spotlight, wearing a floral striped shirt.

Mitzvah's Ongoing Gifts

November 15, 2020 · Pets

In honoring Mitzvah's memory I found comfort joy and deep gratitude especially in bringing her stories to life as audiobooks

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A peaceful garden path winds through lush greenery and moss-draped trees, lined with white statues depicting the Stations of the Cross.

Come Away and Rest

October 9, 2020 · Reflections

A quiet getaway reminded me to slow down breathe deeply and rediscover the beauty in stillness and simplicity.

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Illustrated tabby cat Daisy from Daisy, Darn It! with wide yellow eyes and a playful expression, standing in front of blue curtains with soft leaf patterns.

Lights! Camera! Action!

August 29, 2020 · Works

Daisy stole the spotlight once again as we brought her story to life in a joyful video shoot full of love and laughter.

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Close-up of a hand writing with a pen in a spiral notebook, symbolizing journaling or memoir writing.

Writing Your Memoirs

August 3, 2020 · Reflections

Writing memories down helps us honor the past reflect on life's meaning and preserve our stories for those we love.

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Deborah smiles while holding her newly adopted rescue dog, Sugar, wearing a Tri-County Animal Rescue t-shirt.

Failed Foster

June 29, 2020 · Pets

I opened my heart to foster little Sugar, but she nestled in for good. Some companions are just meant to stay.

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Quote by Elie Wiesel on a dark background: We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.

Neutrality and Silence

June 5, 2020 · Reflections

Some moments demand our voice. In silence, we risk becoming part of the injustice we hoped never to support.

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A group of bundled-up travelers in a small black boat glides past towering, sculpted Antarctic icebergs under a clear blue sky.

A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever

April 29, 2020 · Travel

Traveling to Antarctica reminded me how awe lives in silence and how the vast quiet can bring peace strength and deep reflection.

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Illustrated book cover of Mazel Tov, Mitzvah! showing a joyful black dog named Mitzvah leaping excitedly, with playful cartoon bursts and bold red and blue title text.

Mitzvah, Star of Print and Stage

April 1, 2020 · Works

From heartwarming page to standing ovation, Mitzvah's story leaps off the paper and onto the stage in a celebration of resilience, joy, and furry charm.

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A group of people in red jackets ride a small inflatable boat past massive blue icebergs, with a dark jagged mountain peak rising behind them in Antarctica.

A Cool Place to Visit

March 5, 2020 · Travel

Antarctica welcomed me with silence and wonder, a frozen world that stirred something warm and lasting within.

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Illustrated scene of Lee walking her beloved dog Mitzvah through a peaceful forest path, symbolizing their joyful time together.

Walkin' The Dog

February 8, 2020 · Pets

Last Christmas was bittersweet but inspired by Mitzvah's spirit I found new purpose volunteering with shelter pets this holiday season.

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Illustration of a small black dog wearing a pink polka dot party hat, standing in front of a calendar with the number 7 circled in red, suggesting a celebration or birthday on that date.

New Year, New Publication!

January 24, 2020 · Works

Mazel Tov Mitzvah the third book in the series is heading to print this new year celebrating the day she found her forever family.

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Two stacked pints of Talenti Special Batch Gelato in the Peppermint Bark flavor, placed on a speckled granite countertop with a white tiled backsplash.

Desperately Seeking Peppermint Bark Ice Cream

December 12, 2019 · Reflections

The holidays bring a shared obsession for peppermint bark gelato a rare winter treat hunted from store to store with sweet success.

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A dish of baked macaroni and cheese with a golden, crispy cheese crust on top, partially scooped out to reveal creamy noodles underneath, sitting on a stovetop.

Macaroni and Cheese: A Symbol of Love

November 16, 2019 · Reflections

More than comfort food macaroni and cheese is a golden reminder of family Southern roots and the love baked into every shared bite.

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Two vintage hardcover books with worn edges lie open on a white surface, one partially overlapping the other, revealing aged pages and printed text.

Pathway to Understanding

October 3, 2019 · Reflections

A lifelong love of language leads to a new adventure in German class embracing humor hope and the joy of learning even just a bit.

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Two small dogs, one with curly reddish fur and the other with wiry black fur, stand side by side indoors, looking out a glass door toward a tiled patio.

We Need Each Other

September 8, 2019 · Reflections

After the storm passed I was reminded that in moments of fear and grace the kindness of neighbors and the strength of friendship carry us through.

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Three black kittens lying closely together on a soft surface, looking up with bright curious eyes. They were part of a foster group cared for during hurricane season.

Short-Term Love

August 24, 2019 · Pets

After losing beloved pets I opened my heart to fostering and found joy caring for three kittens and a visiting pup with short term love and lasting warmth.

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Deborah Lee Prescott smiling and holding a pint of dark beer inside a lively pub during her travels in Ireland, surrounded by other patrons.

Where Do Your People Come From?

July 15, 2019 · Travel

A first trip to Ireland sparked a journey into family history uncovering Scotch Irish roots letters from the past and inspiration for future stories.

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A vibrant street scene in Havana, Cuba featuring a pink classic convertible car in the foreground, colorful buildings with balconies, pedestrians, a bicycle taxi, and a Cuban flag hanging from one of the buildings.

If Travel is the Food of Life, Journey Onwards!

June 6, 2019 · Travel

When plans to visit Cuba were dashed a new travel dream began to form because for a soul fed by journeying the next adventure is always calling.

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Two Polaroid-style photos of Mitzvah, a beloved gray and black dog with a scruffy coat, shown smiling in the grass. The images are overlaid on a blurred background with the tribute text: “Through her own eyes, with her stories, Mitzvah will forever remain in all of us… Death ends a life, not a relationship. - Mitch Albom.

Dear Friends Around the World

May 1, 2019 · Pets

Mitzvah the joyful and inspiring pup has passed but her light lives on through love stories and the hearts she touched around the world.

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Scenes from the Holocaust-themed play Taken Away, written by Deborah Lee Prescott and Don Butler, featuring actors performing on stage. The magazine cover notes that the play reached 6,000 schoolchildren.

Good News in February

February 18, 2019 · Works

TAKEN AWAY, the play Don Butler and I co-created, was the cover story and featured article in my university's quarterly publication, Current.

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Close-up of a lit sparkler surrounded by glowing birthday candles on a cake, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

Cheers to 2019!

January 17, 2019 · Reflections

Close-up of a lit sparkler surrounded by glowing birthday candles on a cake, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

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Deborah Lee Prescott sits on a couch with a paw-print blanket, smiling as she holds a portrait of her beloved dog Mitzvah while another dog rests on her lap.

Welcome 2019

January 2, 2019 · Works

Welcoming 2019 with joy love and new projects from a play about Mitzvah to a new book and many things to look forward to this year.

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Illustrated book cover of Latke, the Lucky Dog by Ellen Fischer, with illustrations by Tiphanie Beeke. The cover shows a cheerful brown and white dog sitting on the floor surrounded by dreidels and gold coins, with a lit menorah in the background.

Book Recommendations - From Mitzvah

December 4, 2018 · Reflections

Sharing favorite holiday reads from charming picture books like Latke the Lucky Dog to stories that celebrate family and tradition.

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Poster image for Taken Away: A Storymakers Production, featuring a stone menorah with four lit candles against a dark blue background, one candle just extinguished with a wisp of smoke rising.

Taken Away | Rehearsals

October 8, 2018 · Works

First day of rehearsals for Taken Away with our amazing cast Don Butler and even Mrs Potter the toy rabbit before shows at the Kravis Center and local schools.

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