The other day I had a moment where I was sitting out on my back steps in the sun. My kids and I had been gardening with my mom and I stopped for a moment to look at a splinter that had penetrated my gardening gloves and was embedded in my thumb. Of course, I … More A Brief Moment in Time
I often get a little nervous/excited before recording a podcast conversation. It’s a chance to meet someone new, have a deep and intentional conversation, and I value that time. This week’s podcast though is a little different – it’s a deep conversation that I had with Vicki about our beloved fathers and the letters we’ve … More Episode 19: Long Distance Letters with Vicki and Wynne
Life serves up invitations for growth in unexpected ways. When we’re able and focused, we utilize our motivation, goal setting and agency as we identify goals and move toward completion. What goals? Any. All. When we’re in the driver’s seat, we try to scoot past diversions and focus on the goal line. I’ve learned, as … More Mother’s Day Love 💖
I wrote a piece recently on my personal blog about a beloved rocking chair that my dad restored. He’s been gone for many years, but the sweet little rocker is a cherished memento of something he lovingly touched as he restored it. I’d say he improved it…the luster is pretty fabulous: When I wrote about … More Grace & Patience
I’ve long admired people who have the innate capacity for storytelling, especially when the topic is family focused. Whether it’s a rich, oral history shared at holiday gatherings (often where the SAME stories are told and retold, becoming family traditions) or when we’re writing to capture stories which become legacies – connecting threads through the … More Family Stories: Courage & Creativity
I hope Grandma Lily would approve… … More Lily Windows
A lesson from Brian…writing about family with a loving heart. … More Episode 5: Fathers, Sons & Flannel
“You were there, but invisible…” … More I Was a Childhood Lurker
On an early morning this week, my kids and are were at the window looking at a cool sunrise when the cat jumped up and joined us so we were all together. Thinking about family, Miss O asked me, “Are we ever going to get a dad?” I replied, “Sure. I think so.” And she … More Put Me In the Mood For Love
The Heart of the Matter 