Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Sure, it is a lot of work for those who host and cook, but nothing compared to the extent of what happens the whole jam-packed month of Christmas, though. Also, don’t forget the Read more
Last month, I wrote about making your own luck, and when I pondered what I would write about this month, a Mel Robbins podcast came to mind. I remember where I was sitting and how I picked up a pen Read more
I turned 75 years old in June, a week after the launch party for my debut novel. I spoke in front of a U-shaped dinner table set up for a sizable crowd. I spoke of my journey of first claiming Read more
Life Transitions: Last month, I wrote about the mother wound and how a parent’s parent shaped who they were and their capability and style of parenting. Those factors are true for fathers, as well. I had issues with my father. I never Read more
It’s Mother’s Day month, and since we have all had mothers, I thought I’d write on the topic of the “mother wound.” Let me first say that I believe there are no perfect mothers. In my mind, doing it perfectly Read more
When I look back on my life, during times of restlessness, when the need for change vibrated within me, I am glad I listened. As a young person, I looked outside myself for external support. I absorbed the words of Read more
Life Transitions: We recently had a stressful situation. Compared to some of the devastation in our country from fires and flooding, I shouldn’t complain. To lessen my distress, I often say, “This could have been worse.” To summarize, we came home Read more
Small acts of kindness can transform your life and the lives of others. We need that more than ever right now. I don’t know about you, but what’s happening in the world can make me anxious about the future. So Read more
As 2025 slides into focus, I felt the pressure to make a plan for how I wanted this new year to unfold. We might all be conditioned to set goals or make mission statements as one year ends and a Read more
Book Review: The Wedding People by Alison Espach caused quite a lively discussion for the Camas book club I attended. The story is about Phoebe Stone, who books the only room left in a gorgeous boutique hotel. The rest of Read more
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