The Song that Shocked NASA
I read a fantastic story recently and I am not sure it’s true. But like the great southern philosopher Reese Witherspoon says, “It doesn’t have to be true to be told.” Join me, if you will, in outer space. One of the early NASA missions. The crew was working in the early dawn hours, command control in […]
How to Write a Love Letter (this post went viral!)
This post has had nearly 130,000 views on another platform. Here it is in an expanded format. Enjoy! HOW TO WRITE A LOVE LETTER Simple steps inspired by iconic love letters Does this thought of writing a love letter leave you feeling more anxious than amorous? Don’t worry! While researching the most iconic […]
I’m A Writer … Here’s How To Write Your New Year’s Resolutions
Exercise Before You Start Research shows that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise can immediately boost brain connectivity and creativity, including divergent and convergent thinking. Whether you’re solving problems or brainstorming fresh possibilities, begin your New Year’s planning session with some physical activity. Brew A Cuppa Black and green teas are rich in theanine, […]
Everything I Needed to Know in Life, I Learned at the Potluck
♥The highest compliment anyone can pay is to ask for your recipe. They want to recreate your results. Live your life so that by the end, everyone wants your recipe. ♥Put your name on your dish. What you write on the label determines where the dish ends up. In life, the labels we wear can […]
Your Secret to Success: Identify Your Talents, But Pursue Your Calling
Are you a highly creative person, with multiple talents? Here is how you can discern between your talents and your calling. Today’s post offers a template to discover which of your talents may be your true calling. This will give you a level of passion and focus that will bring clarity and direction to your […]
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Storytelling Secrets to Inspire Change
Today, I want to talk about something crucial for all of us working in nonprofits or ministries: the power of storytelling. If you have a passion for making a positive impact in the world, you have a story to tell about why you do what you do. But do you tell that story effectively? Powerful […]
THIS IS WHY You Never Pick Up a Pumpkin By Its Stalk
A Thanksgiving meditation for you, from this writer currently baking pumpkin pies in Georgia… Before we begin, brace yourself for a shocking revelation. The canned “pumpkin” sold in the stores is a different vegetable than the orange pumpkins sold in the produce department. Growers raise specialty squash grown just for the canning companies. Once I […]
Summer 2023
I simply CANNOT WAIT to share all the juicy stuff happening around here… but you need to catch up with me on Instagram or Facebook for faster updates. I don’t blog a lot due to writing deadlines that keep me glued to my keyboard (and the Cordyceps coffee from Four Sigmatic brewing). All my words […]
Today, Find the Light
It’s peach growing season here in North Georgia, although if you remember my video from last season, you know that the most important work happens in winter. Before anyone knows anything green is going to sprout. Life is like that…we have to work when everything looks flat and dead. If I put all my effort […]
The Best Resources for Parents in the Age of Online Bullying
A brief interview with Ginger Garrett about online bullying and the surprising (and free!) resource available to any parent: And if you’d like a great list of books to recommend to your kids, start here: 9 Novels for Kids Who Feel Like Outsiders https://vvk.hdn.mybluehost.me/website_4facb8ea/2019/10/16/9-novels-for-kids-who-feel-like-outsiders/