The Thirteenth June 1
Year after year this date greets me in many different way I can never accurately predict. It used to feel like an attack—an onslaught of sadness and so many other overwhelming feelings. I dreaded th... Read More
And then the Universe Winked…
“Now that we have a quiet moment,” the volunteer coordinator at the library said to me, pulling me aside in the momentary lull of our book sale. A normally jovial woman got very serious for a mome... Read More
Where Dreams Live
Since returning to work after a week off, partially spent in the natural beauty of Door County, Wisconsin, I’ve thought a lot about the feelings of simplicity and wholeness I experienced there. ... Read More
Putting the “Treat” in Retreat
I started going to Door County, Wisconsin, last year for an annual writing retreat—to get away, unplug and immerse in some creative endeavors. Mostly writing, but now with a nascent YouTube channel,... Read More
Welcome to the Ronaissance
My love for creating content has led me to YouTube’s front door (or maybe the servant’s entrance). I love writing and telling stories–mostly about my life and the lessons and experie... Read More
Mountain Climbing with Friends
I don’t often receive surprise packages in the mail. I can’t say “never,” but it’s definitely a rarity. In late summer last year, I was treated to such an act of kindness... Read More
Bearing the Lion’s Share of Grief
This caught my eye on my calendar the other day as I approach the one-year anniversary of the loss of my sweet puppy girl, Kallie. It caught my eye, and–surprisingly–made me smile because ... Read More