When I first landed on the Internet scene in 1999, I quickly checked out the situation and, without (too much) fear or overthinking it, I launched my first writing endeavor …
Burn the Boat
-2020 I could hear a clock ticking that others could not. Tickticktickticktick… Time tick-tocking by, a decision that was coming, that needed to be made, that would cement the affirmations …
I hope you dance
We were driving into Colorado on our big cross-country move in 2006 when “I Hope You Dance” came on the radio. I remember the timing of the song bringing tears …
Yes, like that
What they say, how I respond (in bold), and then…always wrong. You must fix yourself“I shall reclaim what was taken!”No, not like that You must change yourself“I will reinvent myself!”No, …
Free Ebook Memoir: March 20-25, 2024
💜 My book is free again for the next 5 days! 💜 In honor of the story itself at this time of year, I’ve set the ebook version to be …
30-Day Colorful Creative Challenge
There are no rules. Just take the word and create art (photo, painting, drawing, poetry, writing in the sky) however you feel it — change it up every day. 1. …
Facebook/Instagram Memoir Giveaway: April 11-30, 2024
This giveaway has ended! Congrats to–Mandy D.Nathaniel D.Alice S.Maggie M.Angie B. E. Win 1 of 5 Signed Copies of “The First 22 Years Are the Hardest: A Memoir” Available ONLY …
“I’ll go with you” On Coaching & Support
It was my granddaughter’s first soccer game. She started off well enough, as any small child will who is excited but unsure about what to do, where to go, and …
Processing
When you didn’t see me cryingDid you assume I didn’t careOr did you know like I knowThe crash would come laterOver the lack of junk food in the houseOr that …
Don’t Make It Precious
Don’t Make Your Work/Art/Writing PreciousLetting Yourself StartLetting Go of Holding On -Originally written July 15, 2020. Re-sharing as a reminder to self, and a recommitment to my own work. Worse …