•    •  December

Let’s talk about the new year! We love the promise of 2023's blank slate, don’t we, friend? We start out with gusto, making plans to let “that” go and do “this” better.  I know I do. At the same time, past experience reminds me if I rely on myself to meet those expectations the only thing I’ll discover are the inevitability of my own fallibility.  Thankfully, gratefully,

Dear reader, You may recall my stated goal to "have myself a meaningful little Christmas."  Well, grab a Christmas cookie and a comfy chair. Here's the rest of the story.  Had you asked me how it was going this past Sunday, I would've said everything was right on track and progressing nicely. (Insert your favorite quote about the best laid plans.) The day before my extended

For many years now, December the 14th has brought with it a flood of emotions. I suspect it always will. The following story is told with the blessing of my dear friend, Debbie Fortenberry. I offer you this excerpt from my next book, Seizing the Good Life to be released June 13th, 2023. For though it is Debbie's story to tell, she gave her approval to