I was invited to write for The Community Journal about a year ago in 2019. When I gave an enthusiastic “YES” to the 1-year commitment, I had no way of knowing what it would mean in my life or how both I and the world would change along the way…
Read MoreWhen you get tired of the same box of cereal day in and day out, this is the recipe to add zest, fun, and experimentation to your morning routine. I have become so addicted to this cereal, I make it every week adding new twists…
Read MoreI recently went on a retreat. I didn’t leave my house or travel anywhere. There was no agenda or a plan for what I would do. I didn’t spend even one thin dime. I just decided I would take myself on a retreat for 2 days to process the past 60 days of…
Read MoreLove and light. Love and light. My dream is to be that wise old woman around which others gather to receive advice, guidance, and support. That is my vision for myself. And what makes that happen? Love and light. This is what…
Read MoreMy car keys went missing last month. It is unknown whether I lost the keys or my husband lost the keys – we were together, we were at home having just pulled into the garage, and we were both somewhere else in our head. I was sitting…
Read MoreThere is so much we can learn from the younger generation. I recently watched a documentary called I Am Maris about Maris Degener. This young woman has an eating disorder and was able to find her way through the suffering of the…
Read MoreHere in the United States, November is the month of Thanksgiving. In my opinion, it is a holiday built on irony, deep wounds, and white privilege. Honestly, I didn’t want to write about gratitude this month. Yet, here I am doing it. And that’s…
Read MoreLately I have been working on setting up my home office space; getting everything in order in preparation for the next venture in my life. While clearing out this space, I came across mementos that allowed me to rekindle…
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