“you’re so hard on yourself!” “you are your worst critic!” “If only you saw yourself the way others see you!” I’ve heard versions of this about myself my entire life. And I have struggled with negative self talk. But I also wonder if simply talking realistically is simply just not acceptable for women. For example, … More Notice and name it

What is my story? Why should anyone care to read or listen to my story? I grew up in an era in the south which is no longer. Post Vietnam, post TVA and their lakes being put in. This was the 70’s. With my hippy New Yorker parents who didn’t quite mesh with or understand … More The Cabin

Memories are a funny thing. They come and make you a laugh, make you smile or take you back to that pit in your stomach or butterflies of your first kiss. Why do we remember what we remember? Why do we walk into a store and the smell of a random stranger’s perfume takes you … More Power of memories to give us strength

its the 4th which means fireworks cookouts memories of concerts in Centennial Park with my dad playing the bells of the 1812 overture. I can taste my moms fried chicken and feel the excitement in the air as my brother and I wait for fireflies to appear. Tonight, I sit alone at my backyard table … More 4th of July and letting go