More than Gratitude: A Generational Legacy from War-Era to Modern FamilyWhen my kids were young, I often reminded them that they needed to put their “problems” in the proper perspective. What I meant was that…Nov 26Nov 26
Gratitude Rituals in the Month of NovemberIn the United States, November is the month we celebrate Thanksgiving. I’ve always considered this to be the month of gratitude. With all…Nov 18Nov 18
How Writing Helped Me Survive Breast CancerI am a three-time cancer survivor. Cancer is not an identity that I wear on my sleeve, but I am proud to report how much writing has helped…Oct 8Oct 8
Suicide On My MindSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month and suicide has been on my mind all month. Over the years, I have lost at least ten loved…Sep 25Sep 25
Are You Affected by Intergenerational Trauma?Understanding intergenerational trauma and how to deal with it.Aug 26Aug 26
Lifelong Passions and Artificial IntelligenceI am numb. I am stuck. I am sad. I am worried. For nearly six decades, writing has been my happy place; whenever I am challenged by life’s…Jul 31Jul 31
Are Your Passions Changing?This past month I entered into my seventh decade and realized that some of the passions of my youth might be shifting or taking another…Jun 61Jun 61
My Love Affair With OrchidsMy love affair with orchids began the day I received my first phaleonopsis from my brother-in-law, David, a flower grower who just last…Apr 33Apr 33
5 Writing Rituals and Prompts for The New YearA ritual is a way of doing something on a regular basis. We each have our own set of rituals, whether it’s waking up in the morning and…Jan 17Jan 17
6 Ways to Find and Write About Harmony During the HolidaysThe first step in finding harmony is being self-aware.Dec 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023