Haven’t posted much of late, so I thought an update on what’s been going on in my life might be interesting (or not, but if you don’t think so, please keep it to yourself!) My mother-in-law (who lives exactly 1.5 miles from me, I know because my father-in-law who’s very precise measured it), her neighbor … More Free
I was reading a blog on failure (http://catsandchocolate.com/2013/11/25/monday-night-inspiration-failure-imagination/) and how it should not be regarded negatively, but rather as an opportunity for growth. While I concur with Liz’s, and J.K. Rowling’s points, I can’t help but cringe at my own history with failure. When I turned 28, I had been married for three years, the … More Failure: When an Opportunity for Growth Isn’t Seized
My book, Breaking the Cycle, is not a feel good, light-hearted read. Nope. It’s a whopper of bad stuff from things I endured in my childhood to poor judgments I made as an adult. I don’t come across as very likeable. In fact, at times, even I want to knock some sense into me. Given … More How Negative Can a Memoir Be?
This weekend, I had the privilege to be present for two special events that reminded me how precious and important it is to share with the people you love how important they are to you while they are alive. It sounds trite, but it’s so true. And when you’re part of these moments, you feel … More A Picture Within a Picture
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