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I Hope I’m THAT Teacher

When the new school year starts in a couple of weeks, it will be my 30th year in the classroom. THIRTY YEARS! That equals thousands of souls that I have…

When Your Teen Athlete Breaks Her Toe

Our youngest kid is tough. She rarely shows much emotion when she's been hurt, physically or emotionally. She has been that way since she was a little girl. It's just…

Empty Nest Test Drive

I'm sitting alone on a hotel bed as the rain pours down on the city below while our youngest daughter is at a concert. She was invited to go to…

People Will Surprise You

My favorite niece found this blog yesterday. She earned that title of 'favorite niece' because she spent time reading every single post right down to the Contact page after she…

You Made Me Cry

I'm receiving a lot of feedback about my self-help book, LIFEGUARD. Comments are positive, and I couldn't be happier about that! People appreciate that it's a quick read with an…

Loneliness is Real for Aging Parents

My 84-year-old mom fell in April when she tripped on asparagus that dropped from her grocery bag and broke her hip. I found out that she fell through a voicemail…

Thanks for the Book Love

You guys- it's only been a few days since my official book launch for LIFEGUARD. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude! The love I have received has been completely amazing. My goal…

Book Launch: LIFEGUARD

Friends- I’m super excited to tell you that I have a BOOK to share with you--for sale exclusively on Amazon in paperback or for your Kindle!! I don’t know about…

Ready for a New Book?

There's a new BOOK coming your way this week- exclusively on Amazon! Are you ready for a new twist on self-help? Ready to dive into the work? Stay tuned! You'll…

We Are Not Alone

17 Feb 201917 Feb 2019

We started a new series at church today called Fight of Your Life. Our pastor asked us to do something that gave me pause in the beginning, but I soon…

My Two Words

1 Jan 20191 Jan 2019

I really love the idea of choosing one word to get me through a new year. It provides a focus. It anchors me. It points North whenever I stray. For…

People Remember How You Made Them Feel

I chose the title of this blog from my favorite Maya Angelou quote, which goes like this: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but…