When author, artist, illustrator, designer, storyteller extraordinaire Dave Williams launched his “Joy is…” project on January 20, I knew good things were in store for all of us. And wowza – I was right! Dave’s celebration of positivity, his “Joy is…” endeavor launched smiles galore. Nods of recognition and praise for the well-timed injection of … More Episode 105: “Joy is…” With Dave Williams
I love a good Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, don’t you? There are many gems to choose from but when I stumbled across these words recently they gave me pause when I needed it. It’s been nearly two years since I wrote about my love of the quote. Nice to visit you again, old friend: “The … More A Sanity-Saving Hack
We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So, we’re republishing some of our best clips. Vicki and I get so much inspiration from our guests – to laugh, to think, to keep trying. And in this Two-Again Tuesday episode, to declutter. We’ve both benefitted from Michelle’s approach as we’ve recounted … More Two Again Tuesday
Wynne and I were honored recently to sit down with acclaimed author, Christina Hwang Dudley, to discuss her latest book, “Pride & Preston Lin“, a gorgeous adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel, “Pride & Prejudice“. We’re not the only readers who’ve raved about Christina’s latest book. Publisher’s Weekly wrote: “In a world with so … More Episode 104: “Pride & Preston Lin” with Author Christina Hwang Dudley
Two years ago, I had to travel from Philadelphia to Atlanta. As I waited to get through airport security, two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents stood in front of me. They had just relieved two other agents and were having a deep, animated conversation. It took me a minute, but I figured out easily enough … More A spoonful of honey
More than 20 years ago, I signed up for an expedition to climb Mt. Elbrus in Russia. At 18,510 feet, it stands as the tallest peak in Europe. I convinced a couple of friends to join me and we were part of a group of nine clients and two guides attempting to summit. We flew … More When to Stop
Commemorating our 100th (plus!) podcast, Wynne and I sat down with our partner and writer extraordinaire, Brian Hannon to do a little reflecting. Given Brian’s background as a reporter, a communications professional and a beloved blogger, we knew we were in for a good time. Turning the mic over to Brian was so much fun! … More Episode 103: Turning the Tables with Brian Hannon
I like pocket-sized wisdom. The sort I can carry around and invoke, as needed. And lately, I’ve needed all that I can summon, both to soothe myself and support others. I especially like these words, because they’re useful no matter what the stressors might be: I don’t need your permission to do what’s best for … More Pocket Sized Wisdom
Wynne and I love talking to writers of all sorts and honestly, every time we do so, we learn so much. I guess that’s our ambition – to share nuggets of inspiration and motivation from those who share a love of creating and are infinitely passionate about it. All of which describes the talented Melanie … More Episode 102: Writer’s Lessons with Melanie McGauran
I keep threatening to get rid of Facebook, Instagram, and various other social media apps on my smartphone. I open them up and think I’m just going to check on a few posts. When I look up again, I find that I’ve been roaming mindlessly for twenty minutes and can’t tell you a thing about … More Giving technology the heave-ho
The Heart of the Matter 