We have been on quite a few cruises and always love being on the top deck of the ship as it sails out of port. It’s always a moment where I fall in love with…

This post is kinda great in its simplicity and humor. 🙂 “Intentional gratefulness is the active, conscious practice of seeking out and appreciating the good in your life, rather than passively waiting for it, helping…

And it is freaking me out. Maybe that’s what my conscience is up to here—not trying to excuse MTG or soften the very real harm she’s done, but nudging me to remember my own story…

After coming out “it” got a lot better but I’ve found the best part of that is “I” got better at living. I strongly believe that when you are honest with yourself, “you” get better.…

A real question I wanted to ask a grandmother who found that part of my story personally relatable, but didn’t. This post is excerpted from my book, WHY: A Memoir The below is an excerpt…

Three more reasons to maintain my Mugwump (a real word) status For those that don’t know, a mugwump according to the googles is: Definition from Oxford Languages–mug·wump /ˈməɡˌwəmp/ noun– a person who remains aloof or…

Will the blue wave that swept the country last night melt the Wicked Witch of Bigotry this Friday at the Supreme Court? Today, though, is a day to revel (not gloat) in the Democratic victories…

Am I turning into my mother?! I am glad that I have her (mom) within me. This mediation has brought a new depth of love and understanding toward her I didn’t know I needed. “Oh…