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Reflections

Today, as I write, I am sitting poolside at a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.  I started 2022 time traveling to the future on a flight that took me across the world.  Tomorrow, I will board a flight to Chiang Mai, and create my own eat, pray, love journey...stay...

The Fixer

Recently I had to acknowledge that I turned a corner and have no desire to be the “fixer” in my relationships anymore.  When I was “on the porch” many of my relationships were predicated upon me fixing anything and everything that was wrong whether I was to blame or...

On the Other Side

Becoming a mom was the most amazing experience of love for me.  I had not experienced love so intensely until becoming a mom to all three of my children.  I did not know then, at the beginning of this parenting love journey that it would challenge me to look in the...

The Hiatus is Over

Hiatus is Over It has been way too long since I’ve last written, and I’ve missed you and I’ve missed writing.  Part of the reason I haven’t written is that I’ve been incredibly busy (I will explain), and I’ve also not been motivated (because I’ve been so...

What’s Next, Beyond the Porch…

It’s been a while, and I’ve missed you!  I’ve been giving myself some time to breathe “off the porch” and figure out the next steps “beyond the porch”…I hope you will continue the journey with me…   A lot has happened since publishing my memoir, Getting Off...

The Healing Journey Continues…

Healing is a never ending journey... The end of another year and so much to reflect on.  In 2018 I changed careers, published my first book, spoke at several venues, exercised, meditated, ate pretty well, and overall had an amazing year.  Right after Thanksgiving,...

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