Kobe Bryant, Wayne Gretzky, Mary Lou Retton, and…me. Me? Yes, me! What could I possibly have in common with a legendary basketball player, hockey player, and gymnast? I’m not a world-famous sports figure or a professional athlete. No, but like them, I believe that in sports, mental strength is equally important as physical skills andContinue reading “A Game Changer”
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What the World Needs Now
Written by Burt Bacharach, it became a hit by Jackie DeShannon in 1965. I was three years old then. While I don’t recall that version, I do remember this song recorded by Dionne Warwick a few years later. It was played on our local radio station, on my parents’ stereo, and sung by me andContinue reading “What the World Needs Now”
Just Move
These days I write for pure enjoyment, however, there was a four-year span in the late-1990s when I was paid to write. During that time, I was fortunate enough to freelance for a few small publications in south-central Arizona. “Fitness Plus” and “Today’s Arizona Woman” were among my main gigs. Being paid to write orContinue reading “Just Move”
Steps Forward
It’s been a challenging six weeks. With the passing of our beloved family pet and the overwhelming cycle of national and world news, I’ve needed to grieve and just be. Turning the page on January, it’s time to start fresh, begin anew. While a month late in choosing my new year’s focus, I’m ready now.Continue reading “Steps Forward”
Heartfelt Prayers
When you’ve done something all your life, it can be hard to pinpoint when it all began. So, thinking way back, I must’ve been six or seven years old. That’s when once a week after school, I followed my older brother, Ray and walked along the dirt path from West Union Street to Columbus AvenueContinue reading “Heartfelt Prayers”
Practice Peace
We need more people like him, especially now. The person who was a champion for peace. The person who believed in making changes through non-violence. The person who practiced what he preached. Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States like we have for the last 40 years. This federal holidayContinue reading “Practice Peace”
Pasta and a Path Forward
There are many ways to cope with grief, and we thought a change of scenery might be helpful. We wanted a break from thinking of our beloved beagle’s sudden passing. We wanted a pause from the reminders of Kippers we could see everywhere. And we wanted relief from the triggers throughout our house. So, securingContinue reading “Pasta and a Path Forward”
What Matters Now
I planned to start my blog this year posting about the events I am looking forward to this January. I planned to tell you about my self-care experience that I engaged in last month. And I planned to relay what I’ve chosen for each month’s activities for 2026. But as the words of the late JohnContinue reading “What Matters Now”
The Test of Time
As this year draws to a close, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention a few 50th anniversaries celebrated in 2025 that had me time traveling back half a century to 1975. That’s when I was 13 years old and I was just becoming aware of the world around me. Culture shaping events like TVContinue reading “The Test of Time”
Happy Holidays 2025
It can be challenging to share the world With those who make different choices All the more reason to stay involved And to stand up with our voices. The devastating fires in January Were humbling, making us more reflective Reminding us how fast life can change and Helping us put things into perspective. Channeling KippersContinue reading “Happy Holidays 2025”
A Journal Journey 