As we approach the end of one of the most trying years in recent memory, I have been reflecting on the many people I’ve had the privilege of meeting and learning about, even if we could not meet in person. On December 10th, I joined…
“It’s Christmas Eve! It’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more. For a couple of hours out of the whole year, we are the people that we always…
Like many of you, I will spend this holiday season at home, just Ed and I. The inability to travel or host guests has led to reminiscing about Christmas as a child in Paraguay. Below, you’ll find a post I wrote a few years…
Today, I’m in conversation with wellness author Nita Sweeney on the WNBA-SF panel titled Brave Women: Revelatory Memoirs. I challenge traditional notions of what bravery means. You can register for that event here. On December 30, I’ll be in conversation with Tom DeWolf for…
During this pandemic, we need all the support we can get. To share the wisdom of its authors, Mango Publishing Group began a weekly virtual event titled “Wisdom from the Heart During These Challenging Times.” It’s a panel discussion that includes authors who share tips…
A few years ago, I wrote an essay titled My Big Happy Illusion, which was published in Under the Sun Creative Nonfiction in May of 2018. It described the anguish Ed and I went through during a time of estrangement from our adult children. Thankfully, over…