Life Goes On – Open Thought Vortex
Here we are, deep in the thick of the most celebration-filled time of the year. This week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day always seems a bit…off. Business hours and traffic patterns are altered, school and the associated school bus schedules are suspended, and I never quite know what day it is (or even…
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It’s the Most Flavorful Time of the Year! – Open Thought Vortex
Here we are again, friends. It’s that holiday time of year! And what else do we think of at this time? All things food, of course! But with all the food, festivities, and holiday gatherings, also comes all the holiday stress. Join me over at OTV Magazine today for a few thoughts on how to…
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The Fears We Carry – Open Thought Vortex
Do you remember your childhood fears? I sure do. And at least one of them has to do with that alligator up there at the top of the page. Some of my childhood fears still linger in some form now that I’m all grown up. And I’ve added a few new ones along the way,…
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OTV Magazine – Trusting Life’s Detours
Want to know a sure-fire way to get me worked up during the morning school drop-off run? Traffic detours. It seems like they are everywhere lately. Life has a funny way of regularly throwing us off our intended route. That has certainly been true of the last several years in my life. Sometimes, though, that…
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Reigniting Your Passion – Open Thought Vortex
Good morning, friends! Ever feel like your passion has fizzled? That your zest for life could use a little boost? As we cruise through these days of late summer heat, let’s talk about how to turn up the heat and get your passion burning again. I’m over at Open Thought Vortex today…come join us! Source:…
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Some Exciting News
Hello, friends! I know, it’s been a while. I’ve been busy with a hundred things this summer – truly – and I promise I’ll be back in this space regularly very soon. For the time being, I’m excited to tell you that I have joined the team over at Open Thought Vortex Magazine as Author…
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Ain’t Life Grand: Family Celebrates Everything – Open Thought Vortex
We often think of celebrations as those occasions when we gather with family or friends for a particular holiday or life event. Those occasions are filled with their share of both joy and angst. (Come on, you have a family…you know it’s true.) We keep coming back, though, because underneath all the family humor and…
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We Contain Multitudes – Open Thought Vortex
When you consider the word heritage, what comes to mind? Ancestry research and registries? Family photographs? Cultural traditions? For me, heritage is about more than where we came from or the people who lived before us. Heritage is about who we were yesterday…who we are right now…and who we are yet to become. It is about…
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We Rise – Open Thought Vortex
At this time of year we think of new life and fresh starts. The idea of resurrection can be seen and felt all around us. I’m excited to have this piece up on Open Thought Vortex Magazine today with my thoughts on the ways we rise over and over again. Hop over and check it…
