I started writing notes on my phone the day I sensed that my dad was dying. He passed today and I am sharing some of those notes in his memory. Today I sensed we have stepped onto the path of goodbyeAnd you are swiftly walking me to my car.This is familiar ground.This sacred ground hereAt the veil between this life and heaven.I feel oddly … [Read more...]
Find Me on Audible Audiobooks
You can now find many of my books on Audible Audiobooks. I love to listen to Audible so I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to take part in the beta program to turn many of my books into Audible books with virtual voice. I was never going to have the time to sit down and record all my books so this is quite a blessing. The following titles … [Read more...]
Adventures in Dubai Chocolate
Have you heard the fuss about Dubai Chocolate? Let me tell you, it is worth the fuss! Dubai chocolate has amazing flavor, and the crunch takes it over the top. My first taste of Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup at The Horn in Nashville. I loved it so much I had to come up with my own version to make at home. And then that inspired me to make a Dubai … [Read more...]
Farewell, Good and Faithful Servant :: In Memory of Pastor Tom
Pastor Tom had a smile at the ready and pocketful's more to share. In joyful moments and in crisis his hands were ready to help or lift you up in prayer. For a season I lived in the world Pastor Tom helped create. Our lives centered around the church, school, and mission that he helped build. We did life with the families he brought together. … [Read more...]
I am a Fan of You, Unapologetically
I am a fan of you, unapologetically. Being your mother gave more purpose to my life than I ever imagined. The joy of us being tethered forever feeds my soul. We are tethered by DNA, shared traits, and by your fetal cells that remain in me, and my material cells still in you. These traveling cells that we exchanged remain embedded in each of us, … [Read more...]
My Grandmother’s Kuchen Recipe
For special occasions my mom would make my grandmother's recipe for German Kuchen. In all our years living in Germany I never had a Kuchen that quite matched my grandmother's recipe, but years later I did find the same Kuchen at a grocery store in North Dakota. I don't know the whole history of this particular recipe, but it is delicious. It … [Read more...]
Rage Bait
Division. Rage. Conflict. I’ve felt it loudly as I’ve walked silently through this time in history. The extremes of both sides have closed their ears and left their mouths wide open projecting undigested hate. Hardened hearts send sparks that start wildfires. Pundits fan the flames from both sides. Agitators add fuel. And as a society we … [Read more...]
Resources for Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse
Patterns need to be disrupted. Let's disrupt the patterns that allow narcissistic abuse in our lives. For me it was a long slow journey that eventually resulted in healing my heart, then healing my gut, and finally shedding the weight that resulted from eating my feelings. I wrote about that journey in Shedding Heaviness + Weight. … [Read more...]
How to Self Publish 3rd Edition
The 3rd edition of How to Self Publish is full of new content and it gained a co-author! When CreateSpace became KPD Amazon, I took the book off the market. So, when people kept asking me to get a copy of the book, I decided to reach out to Loral Pepoon the new owner of Selah Press. And just like she added, grew, and improved Selah Press after she … [Read more...]
One of My Many Misadventures
I require sleep aids, since I can’t seem to find my own personal off button. Even with aid I still sometimes have sleepless seasons. I’m in one of those seasons now. Last week I was desperate for sleep so I increased my aid on Thursday night. It knocked me out but then somehow I hit my internal panic button during my slumber and flew out of … [Read more...]
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