From Head & Heart

Why I Write the Yucky Stuff
Last week, I shared a blog post that had some folks questioning why I write about such things. Some people prefer happy, cheerful, surface-level posts. Some seem to think I...
Why I Write the Yucky Stuff
Last week, I shared a blog post that had some folks questioning why I write about such things. Some people prefer happy, cheerful, surface-level posts. Some seem to think I...

When Holidays and Birthdays are Difficult
As the holiday season approaches, we expect these special times to be filled with love, laughter, joy and excitement. But unfortunately, holidays are often bittersweet or painful for some. Mental...
When Holidays and Birthdays are Difficult
As the holiday season approaches, we expect these special times to be filled with love, laughter, joy and excitement. But unfortunately, holidays are often bittersweet or painful for some. Mental...

Having Fun with Pickle in My Pocket
Getting Tim to smile and on camera at the same time is quite the challenge. When I suggested that we make a video about Pickle in My Pocket for TikTok,...
Having Fun with Pickle in My Pocket
Getting Tim to smile and on camera at the same time is quite the challenge. When I suggested that we make a video about Pickle in My Pocket for TikTok,...

Announcing Pickle in My Pocket - A Poppa Tim Be...
My husband Tim and I are excited to announce the release of our new children's book, Pickle in My Pocket. The book is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million,...
Announcing Pickle in My Pocket - A Poppa Tim Be...
My husband Tim and I are excited to announce the release of our new children's book, Pickle in My Pocket. The book is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million,...

Hope in the Midst of Unbearable Pain
This weekend, a loved one’s niece and nephew (both teens) lost their father to a massive heart attack.During the month of September, other fathers and mothers (many fathers and mothers)...
Hope in the Midst of Unbearable Pain
This weekend, a loved one’s niece and nephew (both teens) lost their father to a massive heart attack.During the month of September, other fathers and mothers (many fathers and mothers)...

New Release | I Chose You: Imperfectly Perfect ...
I'm excited and honored to have one of my stories included in this new anthology. I Chose You, Imperfectly Perfectly Rescue Dogs and Their Humans is a must-read collection of...
New Release | I Chose You: Imperfectly Perfect ...
I'm excited and honored to have one of my stories included in this new anthology. I Chose You, Imperfectly Perfectly Rescue Dogs and Their Humans is a must-read collection of...