Why I Love Cemeteries

1 year ago

I'm tired. For most of the last six weeks, I've traveled the U.S. on book tour, talking with people about…

Sometimes You Just Need to Laugh

1 year ago

Sometimes you just need a laugh.  I read the following post from my friend and fellow blogger Susan Rau Stocker…

Looking for Passion and Joy? Find Inspiring People

1 year ago

“Can you guess what this is?” Ralph wore an infectious grin. He owns the charming Homestead B&B where my wife…

Find Freedom by Befriending Death

1 year ago

It’s odd to think of befriending death. Most of us have learned to fear death—the ending of our earthly identity,…

A Better Way to Approach Life

1 year ago

A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. lao tzu That quote is not me. …

How to Find Relief from Negative Emotions

1 year ago

If you’re anything like me, sometimes you just feel down. A general sense of malaise, a nebulous depression, an insubstantial…

The Important Difference Between Talents and Gifts

1 year ago

What is the difference between a talent and a gift? I’d never clearly thought about the distinction, but the following…

A Pause for Some Candy

1 year ago

I'm a "vegetables and candy" writer. Those of you that know me from this blog read my vegetable writing—healthy, nourishing,…

Find Peace by Releasing Your False Self

1 year ago

In last week’s post, I shared the writings of Richard Rohr on how recognizing our false selves can bring peace.…

Find Peace by Recognizing Your False Self

1 year ago

The goal of this blog is to share my journey to find my True Self in hopes that it helps…