People 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…

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Internal 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…

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Creative 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…

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My 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!…

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About 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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