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The Power of “No”
Since probably January I’ve been saying “Yes” to life. Am I available to shoot and act in a book trailer? Yes. Can I do some urban beekeeping? Why not! Lead a workshop? Sure! I love saying “yes” to life because it opens me up to so many unusual experiences. Besides the fact I like to…
Read MoreIf it Ain’t Broke. . .
Growing up in a spiritual household my parents have been extolling the virtue of surrender for years. And by surrender I primarily mean “letting God and letting God” while still doing what I can, because after all God gave me hands to work, legs to move, stamina to act, and practical intelligence so I might as…
Read MorePeople DO Change
I hear (and read) the expression, “People don’t change” frequently and it baffles me. Because people do change. All the time. Heck, I’m a different person now than I was even a month ago. And not just me. There are gay characters on practically every television show that’s broadcast these days. There are homophobic dads…
Read MoreInternal Peace
Years ago when someone said to me, “More than anything I just want to feel at peace,” my immediate reaction was, “Pssshaw. Peace? I don’t want to feel at peace! I want _______.” I wanted what I wanted. None of this “peace” business. Give me a great body, clear skin, a full bank account, a…
Read MoreGenerosity of Spirit
This week I’ve been amazed by the generosity of spirit my book Just a Girl From Kansas has received. (For those of you who don’t know, I started a kickstarter campaign to raise the funds so I can professionally edit, design, and lay out the book.) I am so touched by just how much people…
Read MoreWe Interrupt This Blogpost. . .
Hello! So I've been talking about my book, Just a Girl From Kansas for months and months. Well, I finally launched a kickstarter campaign so I can actually get it published! For those of you who don't know, Kickstarter is an all or nothing fundraising platform. So that means I either raise all $5k by…
Read MorePerspective is a Choice
I’ve heard before I can choose how I feel so I interpreted that to mean I can feel happy all the time. But you know, that’s simply not true. If my dog dies I can’t all of a sudden feel happy. I’m an emotional being with emotional responses so I’m going to feel all of…
Read MoreCreative Passions
This week I was in Boston for my sister’s graduation. The commencement speaker was Richard LaGravenese, an Oscar-nominated writer and director. He was funny and self-deprecating and inspirational. I highly encourage you to watch the whole speech and don’t be intimidated by the time count, it flies by, I promise. What I really love about…
Read MoreMy book
I wrote a book! Just a Girl from Kansas is my personal story of following my heart, facing my fears, and the magic that happened when I did. It chronicles my adventures from the East Coast to San Francisco without a plan, without a job, without an apartment, and with very little money. Available now!…
Read MoreAbout Me
I am a freelance journalist, content writer, ghostwriter, and editor. You can learn more about me at my website and read some of my favorite published articles. In terms of this blog, for years people asked me whether I had one and the answer was always “no,” until one day it was, “yes.” I started…
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