This article appeared first as a Guest Column in The Transylvania Times in Brevard, North Carolina. Like you, spaces of all kinds have opened for me over the years. When I’m 10 years old, my friend Sara’s dad suddenly dies at the community center where we gather and swim. After playing handball in a windowed court we peer into, Mr. … [Read more...]
Piecing our Lives Together
This view of a patchwork garden at the North Carolina Arboretum caught my eye on a clear, August morning strolling with a friend. Today, this photo speaks to me of our lives, how we piece them together in harmony or not. For instance, long ago, I lived amid a chaotic atmosphere of mail piles, newspapers I hadn't read, and a list of chores to … [Read more...]
Now is the Time
This summer, I wrote a few letters at a time to women who gave me a send off from northeast Ohio when we moved to western North Carolina in 2007.Yes.My heart was ready to write heartfelt thank you letters to women I loved and moved away from 16 years after we moved and to call long-ago acquaintances to see what connections might be … [Read more...]
Surprises Where We Wander
How fun! This photo represents a surprise we happened upon the other night. To begin, we catch an idea to attend an annual event, buying tickets online to attend with Michael's mom. When the chosen day and time are in view, we rally to pick up Nancy for dinner before driving to the North Carolina Arboretum for Winter Lights. Oops....our … [Read more...]
Inspired Living
Wow. A few months ago, this wonderful, collaborative book came out. I'm honored Carolyn McGee invited me to write for Inspired Living: Superpowers for Health, Love, and Business. My chapter's called The Depth and Breadth of Love: An Unexpected Journey, and I'll humbly share that our publisher had no edits on my chapter, calling it … [Read more...]
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