Some Dreams Take the Long Way Home

For years, my dream table lived only in a photo. It was beautiful. Round, dark wood with books lining the sides like little soldiers guarding their stories. A glass top revealed rich green leather underneath. I loved everything about it. So naturally, I did what any slightly obsessed person would do. I scoured the internet… Read More Some Dreams Take the Long Way Home

Love Leaves Breadcrumbs

Long before I understood who my grandmother was, I knew the fan. i knew the soft breeze it created on warm afternoons. I knew the intricate patterns painted across its delicate folds. I knew the graceful way it opened in her hands, as naturally as a bird unfolding its wings. It was simply part of… Read More Love Leaves Breadcrumbs

The Artitude Author Event

Good time today signing copies of Light Up the Sky! Stay tuned for details on my upcoming book, Big Lessons from Life’s Little Moments!

The Impact of Digital vs Physical Snapshots

This week I spent an afternoon scouring piles of old family photos. I was in search of any of mom and me for an upcoming story for Guideposts Magazine. I had avoided the task for days. Truth be told, I had avoided the task since Mom died. She was our family photographer, a role I… Read More The Impact of Digital vs Physical Snapshots

Overcoming Writer’s Block: A Personal Journey

I sat in front of my computer and stared at the blinking cursor. That little black line seemed to mock me on a regular basis as of late. I couldn’t conjure up any words let alone string them together to form sentences. I had never believed writer’s block was a real thing. Stories flowed easily… Read More Overcoming Writer’s Block: A Personal Journey

Women’s Conference in New Braunfels, TX

Excited for the opportunity to be at the @nbtxchamber Women’s Conference tomorrow! I’ll be signing copies of Light Up The Sky in the Exhibitor Hall. Would love to see you there! Excited to hear keynote speaker Pam Nemec, brand culture expert and speaker. Her thought leadership around Brand Culture via HR and Brand Communications has… Read More Women’s Conference in New Braunfels, TX

Don’t Steal Their Struggle

It’s that time of year when parents are busy checking off items on the Back To School To Do List. Our family is long past the specified school supplies list, but with our oldest starting Law School and our youngest headed off to college there are still plenty of preparations being made. I’ve always loved… Read More Don’t Steal Their Struggle