Blog Archive

Greetings one and all… Today, I am pondering the past and the future. Perhaps you are experiencing a similar divergence in attention with the start of the New Year. The beginning of a new year prompts reflection on the previous year. It’s a time to assess the events of the past while anticipating the possibilities... Read more

Greetings one and all… This past week, I concluded my 2019 schedule of programs and presentations. As in years past, the last program of the season dealt with the issue of grief and the holidays. For those who have suffered a recent significant loss, the holidays can be downright brutal. For the rest of us,... Read more

Since 1985, October has been deemed “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. More recently, a day has been designated as “Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day”.  I was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer in the fall of 2016. I’ve been told that my illness is not curable. I’ve been told that my life would end in... Read more

Greetings one and all… At a recent program, I witnessed the remarkable courage of a mother and daughter who are dealing with a rare neurological disorder. I met Emma and Rachel a few years ago when they attended one of my presentations. Emma, the mother, had been recently diagnosed. Rachel, the daughter, is serving as... Read more

Greetings one and all… Today I am enjoying a lovely taste of Spring. Granted, it is a wee bit early to confidently shift into the upcoming season. But the seasonal change is on the horizon—which I find incredibly exciting and life-giving. As I enjoy the warmer temps today and the glorious sunshine, I am reflecting... Read more

I want to wish you and yours a blessed and magical holiday season. A time to remember. A time to create new memories. A time to reclaim your childlike innocence and appreciation of the moment. A time to rediscover the things that bring you joy, that bring you peace, and that bring you hope. A... Read more

“The memories of past holidays often highlight what has changed over the years and who is absent. Thus, remembering past holidays magnifies what we have lost—and so we... Read more

“While I contemplate my feelings of sadness, I also intentionally reflect on the areas in my life where I am grateful. I am grateful for my beautiful daughter who gasps with delight over snowflakes and sunsets. I am grateful for my mischievous son who belly laughs and gives bear hugs.... Read more

“At that moment, I was transported back in time—to a time when I revealed a chink in my armor to a dear... Read more

“After the diagnosis of a chronic, progressive, and/or terminal disease, the family system is stressed, strained, and transformed in a myriad of ways. Roles, responsibilities, and rules... Read more