I Didn’t Get It Until … Just Now!

I spent nine years in the creative hot zone of writing, editing, tearing apart and rebuilding, then writing and editing some more my just released book, The Ovarian Chronicles. And last week during a conversation with my writing group about releasing our books into...

The Personal Zone of Responsibility

How much is too little or too much when it comes to responsibility? Like in relationships, how much is me and my stuff and my reactions and how much is them and their stuff when it comes to a miscommunication or argument For Instance: When my precious, petite...

When Your Chief Operating Officer of Control Runs Rampant

Standing in my childhood home’s bedroom surrounded by piles of random things collected from multiple rooms waiting to be packed into moving boxes (Christmas china, antique linens and quilt pieces, books, collectible figurines), piles of clothing to be donated, and...

How to Have that Conversation

Last week, I noticed I was anxious, feeling behind the eight-ball and like I would never be able to do all the things I needed to do to help my mom get moved and keep some semblance of life and my business going. Big question was, should I really take off for a fun...

Two Holiday Survival Tips That Matter!

If you are anything like me, you have more than 100 unread emails full of business advice, learning opportunities, and cyber deals of the day.  And, like me, you may feel compelled to complete a 2017 goal come hell or high water.  You may also feel guilty about what...

Are You A Sentimental Sensitive?

Thanksgiving week is full of so much emotion. A born gratitude junkie, I LOVE stopping mid week and gathering with people to celebrate gratitude.  I also love to cook for holiday meals!  (My very-requested recipe for Jack Daniels Sweet Potatoes is at the end of this...