A year ago, I took the first tentative steps toward creating and launching my own life coaching business, and I honestly cannot believe how each of those steps, some little and some big, led to this moment. Thanks to the guidance… Read More ›
That’s Another Story
I am a big hearted Kentucky girl who dreams big and who has stories to tell .
The Next Right Decision, Part Two: This is How It Started
Sometimes, the next right decision is disguised as a seemingly insignificant decision, and its significance is not revealed until much later. Such was the case, in early 2020, when a friend of a friend posted a request on social media. She… Read More ›
The Next Right Decision, Part One: The Resignation
Seven years ago, I left a job that I loved at a day shelter for men experiencing homelessness. More than any other job I have ever had, that one opened my mind and heart in countless ways, and it felt like home. The… Read More ›
Declaration of Independence
As we continue to dissect and debate the words and spirit of the Declaration of Independence and the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness on the eve of the 246th signing of the Declaration of Independence,… Read More ›
Hi-drangeas
Full disclosure: I do not know much of anything about flowers, plants, trees, and any other members of the plant kingdom. What I do know is that my beautiful friend, Michelle, loved hydrangeas. I never really paid attention to them… Read More ›
Dad. D.A.D. Dad.
When my girls were toddlers, one of their favorite television shows was Sesame Street. It was one of my favorites, too, actually. On this Father’s Day, one of the skits that comes to mind is a brief one that shows different fathers and… Read More ›
Learning To Cope With Things Out of Our Control
At some point, we all have had to deal with a situation that was out of our control. Whether it is the global pandemic, a car accident, financial difficulties, or the death of a loved one, these events can cause… Read More ›
Four Ways to Renew Your Energy This Summer
School’s out, or almost out, for summer! When I was a student, and later, when I taught graduate school, my excitement for the summer break often was overshadowed by sheer exhaustion. Before I could lean into a summer of fun, I had… Read More ›
Pride 2022
If April showers bring May flowers, then, May flowers bring June. . .rainbows. Okay, it doesn’t rhyme, but it doesn’t have to, because there is no need for conformity. Welcome to Pride Month! Some of my family members and friends… Read More ›
This Isn’t Working
When I was a child, my first exposure to guns was through cartoons that depicted guns as props in a silly story, where nobody actually was harmed or died, at least not permanently. My knowledge of guns only slightly expanded thanks… Read More ›
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