sentimental
My last three posts were written from the table in a beautiful vacation home in Naples, Florida, where I spent three spectacular and soul-refreshing weeks around my birthday. Though I was there by myself, I never felt lonely. And anytime I wanted, I…
I’m going to start by flat-out challenging you. Here’s the challenge: if you can't spare at least 15 minutes to read this right now – don’t read it. Bookmark it for later when you do have a bit more time. I…alternate reality
I’m not quite halfway through a wonderful vacation in Florida. Last week, just after I arrived, I stopped at the nearest grocery store to stock up on all of my vacation favorites: pineapple,…
sparkle
Today is my birthday.
But my birthday did not cause the sparkle in my eye today. No, if birthdays could cause sparkles, everyone would have them automatically each time they completed another revolution around the sun. Would that this were true! But, alas, I know plenty of people…
This week, a totally cool and unexpected thing happened.
It’s kind of a big deal.
I’ve been overwhelmed not only by this development itself, but by the outpouring of shared excitement from family, friends, readers, other authors – even people I didn’t previously know…
I’ve been taking a trip down memory lane lately where this blog is concerned. I love when I re-read a post from years back and have forgotten that I’d even written it, allowing me to read it in a whole new light. I love it even more when I laugh or…
Worry and anxiety have been big themes in the last couple of weeks around here:
You may recall that I moved last year about this time into a new place. It’s the first time I’ve really felt “at home” in 20 years, and it has allowed me room to breathe for just…sweet somethings
It's somewhat alarming to me how many social kindnesses are rapidly going the way of the dodo. But the effect of a simple and sincere compliment is still as profound as ever. If you've gotten out of practice, getting ready to give a compliment…