Inspiration

Posted in 9/1/2023 and reposted with permission. I’m here to tell you that it’s NOT too late. My memoir, Neighborhood Girl, is forthcoming from Sunbury Press this fall, and I’m over the moon excited! By the way, I celebrated my…

Have you ever had an experience that transformed your life? I have! This transformation occurred over time as I gradually learned, despite fear of the unknown, to honestly confront difficult and painful aspects of my life and make necessary changes.…

Gratitude is defined as a sense of happiness and thankfulness in response to a fortunate happenstance or tangible gift. When I was a kid, my mother was always saying, “Be thankful for what you have.” She especially said this when…

This summer I attended a much-needed family reunion in Bismarck. Although about 20 family members were unable to attend, a total of 48 of us –ranging from ages 80 to 18 months—spent a wonderful weekend together. I hadn’t seen any…