Trip to DC and Northern Virginia

Trip to DC and Northern Virginia

Russ and I undertook our second road trip in as many months. For two people who say they’re too old to travel like this, we’ve certainly bucked the system this Summer. This time, I drove most of the way up, until we started getting closer to Northern Virginia and the...
For Alan

For Alan

For four years,you taught me lessonsnot held in any textbook.On the dayswhen academiabled me dry,you interceded,with laughter,with kindness,compassion,and humanity.You taught me howto apologize tothe world whenI didn’t want to say it;to be the bigger person,when it...
Dare to Dare

Dare to Dare

“I believe in giving everyone the opportunity to tell me no; otherwise, I’m not giving them the opportunity to tell me yes.” – Chrissie Anderson Peters In addition to writing, I sell Scentsy. Before Scentsy, it was Mary Kay. Before Mary Kay, it was Pampered Chef – and...
Magic Circle Summer: Diane Zinna Delivers Again

Magic Circle Summer: Diane Zinna Delivers Again

A friend gave me the gift of a class in August – the Magic Circle Summer – led by Diane Zinna. If you’ve followed my blogs this year, that name should be familiar. Diane is the same amazing writer who offers the Publishing Class in February, where each weekday...
Happy Birthday #52

Happy Birthday #52

I awoke on my 52nd birthday, not to find a card propped up on the pillows beside me, or flowers on the table beside my bed, but I didn’t feel like a jilted lover because of it. My heart wasn’t fractured at all. (Even if he performed such grand gestures, Russ wasn’t...