While researching and writing book two of a historical novel series (book one – Lady of the Street: Beginnings), set in late 19th and early 20th century New York, I discovered an uncanny parallel of time and corruption being confronted. … Read More
As we watch our nation and the world react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, what does it all tell us? Do some of us remain in shock? Are we shedding tears over such a tragedy, or are some even celebrating that … Read More
Reflecting . . . During your journey through “Where Went My Want To?” “I kept six honest serving men; they taught me all I knew. Their names were What and Why and When and How and Where and Who. I … Read More
BEING SIGNIFICANTLY DISCOURAGED TODAY AND IN BRAIN FOG, I VENTED WITH A FELLOW LIFE/WELLNESS COACHING COLLEAGUE. HE ASKED, “WELL, WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR GREMLIN TODAY?” A whimsical epiphany instantly rose up. I told it to go … Read More
I FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER THAT TOMMY CALLED. I ALSO CAN’T REMEMBER WHY I WENT TO THE KITCHEN. I DIDN’T REMEMBER TO MAKE THAT EYE APPOINTMENT FOR JOHN AFTER HE MENTIONED IT FOUR TIMES! THE “MEMORY BANK” FOR THE … Read More
THERE ARE DAYS WHEN NO ONE SEEMS TO LISTEN . . . UNTIL YOU MAKE A MISTAKE. THOSE ARE THE DAYS TO BE KIND TO YOURSELF AS YOU ARE ALSO HUMBLE ABOUT BEING HUMAN. THEN IT’S EASY TO RESTFULLY SLEEP … Read More
Thanksgiving . . . take your seat! “Every Thanksgiving, we all write down three things we’re thankful for and put them in a hat. Then we pass the hat around the dinner table and everyone has to guess who wrote … Read More
WHEN A WHISPER IS HEARD DOWN THE MOUNTAIN SIDE AND HEALS THE HEART, LIFE BECOMES JOY ON THE JOURNEY. ”And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a … Read More
ON ONE OF MY LUCKIER “UP” DAYS, I HAD AN OVERWHELMING DESIRE TO SHOUT TO EVERYONE THAT PASSED BY, “I HOPE YOUR DAY IS FILLED WITH HEART-GIVING, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE AND REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES. MAKE THE BEST OF IT!” “I say luck … Read More
As I landed on the cold slippery tile floor of the cliffs of Moher hotel bathroom, I first realized I was still alive. Then, I thought about the irony of being so frightened just looking over the 700-foot edge below … Read More