Today we are more connected than ever. Technology makes it possible to reach anyone at any minute of the day. Social media, text, email, and even that outdated device “the telephone” provide outlets for us to connect with another human whenever the feeling strikes. With so many tools available to us to reach out to others, it begs the question…. Read More

These are the days I hate the most. The days when I move through the sludge. The days when I feel like I’m carrying a thousand pounds on my back through a muddy obstacle course and cannot move freely. I know these days will pass because I’ve become used to their rhythm. I recognize their slightly off-key melody. For a… Read More

Advice for Writers and Everyone Else Hello, friends! How are you? I hope you’re well and happy and full of creative energy. I hope that you’re living the fullest life possible allowing your imaginative spirit to fully embrace those nuggets of inspiration that fleet and flitter in front of our faces every moment. I hope that you’re living boldly without… Read More

You may feel defeated right now, but, can I share a secret? I think you won. A lifetime is molded from the good and the bad: illnesses that leave us weak, relationships that unravel, opportunities that are missed, and words that are spoken too late. But these aren’t losses. They are just moments to learn from and to grow. They are moments that feed our souls and push us to grow toward the light. That light is love, and it’s beautiful.

Dear 20-Year-Old Daughter, Here we are. It’s the eve of your 20th birthday. We’re spending it in our typical low-key fashion. You’re on your laptop working on homework. There’s a cookie cake resting on the counter that has already been halfway eaten (devoured). We’re passing the time watching funny commercials that are rudely interrupted by a football game that we… Read More