What if You’re Right where You’re Supposed to Be?

by | Jul 20, 2016 | Blogs

I tell ya, I’ve been the queen of self-doubt.  Seriously.  Which has made decision making, well, something of a challenge . . . For a good part of my life, I’d find myself somewhat paralyzed when faced with a major decision.  Because you know, rarely is a choice about...

The United States Is . . .

by | Jul 13, 2016 | Blogs

Dallas, TX. Just the latest in a shooter rampage.  And of course, this one at the end of a peaceful protest for Black Lives Matter, which stemmed from the killings in Baton Rouge and Minnesota of 2 black men by police. Our cities are erupting with these protests, as...

Do You Really Want More Out Of Life?

by | Jun 29, 2016 | Blogs

Oh, aren’t we inundated these days by motivational gurus and bloggers?  Everywhere we turn we see: Follow Your Dreams! How to Achieve Your Heart’s Desire! Find the Secrets to True Success! And about a zillion variations on the theme.  Seems tons of folks are striving...

Are You the Cause of Your Bad Luck?

by | Jun 22, 2016 | Blogs

Now, that seems rude, doesn’t it.  I mean, if you’re having a run of bad luck, the last thing you want to hear is that you caused it.  I, for one, want sympathy at that point, not a kick in the butt.  Even though I now know what I need is the latter . . . Many, many...

Inspiration from a Novelist: What Drives You?

by | Jun 15, 2016 | Blogs

As we know, I love stories and storytellers!  This week we’re blessed to have the thoughts of novelist Colleen M. Story, talking about life philosophy as it relates to writing, and specifically to her beautiful new novel, Loreena’s Gift: Why are you driven to do what...

The Joys Of Creating Are In The Journey

by | Jun 8, 2016 | Blogs

All artists—no matter in what form you create—know that to produce something of value, you have to learn your craft and then break it down into pieces. No? I mean, you don’t start out to write The Great American Novel.  Or to paint a masterpiece.  Or to pen a blog...