Some stories are hard to tell. Some stories are hard to live. And some are both. When I stood on the Tenx9 Nashville stage and told the story of my dad, the rawness of losing him was still fresh. Grief can make you feel like you are losing someone all over again every time you tell the story. And sometimes, telling the story is how you begin to … [Read more...]
Healing Where Trauma Lives: My Journey Through EMDR
The trauma we experience in life doesn't stay in the past. It lingers—quietly shaping reactions, relationships, and even the way the body feels from day to day. Trauma isn’t just a memory; it’s an experience that can become stored in the nervous system. And for many people, traditional talk therapy alone doesn’t fully reach it. I’ve done … [Read more...]
Your Future Self Starts Now
A few years ago, I wrote the poem If I Get Alzheimer’s as I walked through my dad’s journey with this wicked disease. Instead of waiting for the potential, I decided to start fighting back. In my research to help my dad, I kept finding things that would help—or would have helped had we caught the disease earlier. And there were signs, early signs, … [Read more...]
The Love Language of Food
Food was my mother’s language of love. My memories are filled with the aroma of fresh garlic and onions from my father’s garden sizzling in a pan calling us to dinner. The smell of banana bread baking in the oven at Christmas time. And always, a properly set table, waiting for whoever she invited to join us. My mother was passionate about … [Read more...]
Aromatherapy Enthusiast Should Attend the NAHA Beyond Aromatics VI Conference
As an aromatherapist deeply rooted in both tradition and innovation, I can’t overstate the transformative power of gathering with peers and mentors in the aromatherapy world. That’s exactly what the NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy) conference offers—an immersive experience where the fragrant world of essential oils comes alive … [Read more...]
A Family that Mourns Together, Stays Together
On June 29, 2025, we laid my dad to rest beside the love of his life, my mom, Kelley Mohs. On a perfect Whidbey Island day our little family gathered for a private family burial. Afterwards I read and recorded on my parents' neighborhood beach. You were my welcome mat to life, my home base, my touchstone, and my handrail. You steadied my … [Read more...]
And That Will Be That :: In Memory of My Dad
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...]
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