For 27 years now, I have had the privilege of spending time with my daughter on her actual birthday. If that streak ends, I will...

Independence Day reminds me of the bravery of soldiers, but I don't equate that with fearlessness. To me, fearlessness is not allowing...

I recently took a walk early one morning when there was a gentle, cool breeze, and the sun was shining brightly in a perfectly clear,...

This is a photo of one of the Facebook Memories that appeared this week. I couldn’t mean these words more if I wrote them today. In the...

From the time I started writing about my journey, first on Facebook then through these blogs, I have been struck by the comments about...

On my flight to Phoenix early Monday morning, the new PINK song, Turbulence, was playing as we began our descent and started...

Recently, I saw the following video and was very moved by this man's story. When I thought of what to title this blog, the phrase heal...

I have always loved celebrating other people’s birthdays. I carefully select the perfect Hallmark card, think about what gift to give...

As I think back on it, I have had to break down to break through so many times in my life, yet each time I hesitate as if continuing to...

I have had a Notes entry in my phone since September 2018 that has a paraphrased version of The Four Questions from The Work of Byron...

When I started this journey, it wasn't because I suddenly had a deep desire to dig into the depths of my heart and soul to uncover...

For some people the process of gift giving can be stressful or at least something that isn't enjoyable. For me, gift giving is one of my...

The first three words of the introduction of the book I’m writing are… Life…is…hard. Not profound. Not anything anyone doesn’t know. But...

Some people might think, "Wow, bet that's the last time she lets that happen." But my daughter and close friends can attest to the fact...

I used to say things like... I could never do that (fly Xanax-free, parasail, go three months without a haircut, etc.)! I would never eat...

How often have you heard, or perhaps said, any of these phrases? Unfortunately, I have more times than I care to admit. Tough guys don't...

When we are young, our beliefs are based on what we have been told by our family, friends, clergy, teachers, coaches, etc. as well as...