So I’m humble, grateful, and dancing my little arse off! — Yes, indeedy, Sweetie! I did it! Not by myself. I had a lot of help from my friends. But still! My new book went live on Amazon Sunday, August first, selling 96 copies! Ninja Writers Guide to Character Development: Creative Blogging got its start right here on Humor! Authenticity! Magic…

Writing about it helps imprint the much-needed lessons — “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” ~ Brene Brown I struggle with the word, no. Is the N, or the O? Such a simple word, right? Why is it so hard to say? I’ve been a people pleaser my whole life. In my alcoholic…

Rev. Catherine Ponder encourages us to not fear when this happens — When I first read about chemicalization, I slammed the book shut. Yet, in The Dynamic Laws of Healing, Unity Minister, Catherine Ponder insists this seeming reversal is part of the healing process. I have heard accounts of symptoms getting worse right before the healing kicks in. And author, poet, and…

As articulated by Dr. Matthew Fox in his life-affirming Creation Spirituality — We’re all on spiritual journeys. Whether we know it or not. Whether we like it or not. Whether we’re conscious of it or not. Or so I believe. That comes from my understanding of humanity as co-creators with Spirit, God, Allah, the Great Mystery, Divine Feminine, Ultimate Infinite, or whatever…

Not as spooky as I feared, but still intense — I did not want to take this test. Yet I needed more diagnostic information so my new cardiologist can help me. Having had a bunch of tests done in the ER last summer, including the nuclear version of the treadmill test, I was hoping I wouldn’t need to get on…

Thanks to a certain engraved panther pouncing on the dining room wall — I breathe with my pen. Is that a way to say writing is my oxygen? If so, that could explain some recent shortness of breath. Seriously though, I do spend so much time here at the computer writing, that it’s easy to forget to get up and move, or exercise…

Being true to my artist’s soul, no matter what — My word of the year for 2021 was steadfast. What do I mean by steadfast? Committed to myself and my passion projects. Not giving up come hell or high water. Patient with it and myself, no matter how long it takes. Merriam-Webster offered this about the word: “Steadfast has held…

From our hearts to yours — Since we have Mary’s story about secret flower meanings, why not? Sunflowers mean adoration by the way. We didn’t know that when we picked this steadfast flower for our logo. We just knew we liked them for their brilliance and resilience. But now that we know flowers carry messages, and…

Inquiring minds (mine!) want to know. — Sunday’s a good day for listening to NPR. Today I caught a segment of the TED radio hour, which reminded me of TED talks I know and love. Who is TED? It’s more of a what that got started over thirty years ago. It was supposed to be a one-off conference in Monterrey…