Water for Camels

I don't like to be Lost. Come on, I mean, does anyone? However, when I move to a new town or new area of town, I do something that people find strange. Ironically, I purposely take different (unknown) detours throughout the city in order to get myself lost. Nonsensical maybe. But it works for me. … Continue reading Finding Your Compass

Last week I wrote about ways to combat the emotional, mental and physical toll that comes with a career focused on helping others. I mentioned, in the blog, that I wanted to create an entire post around one of the most effective weapons in your coping skills arsenal. But before I go on, let's recap. … Continue reading Reprograming Your Negative Brain

Isn't it funny how an obvious statement can resonate in our being, whispering to our inner ear..."Hey, that's true!" Hmmmmmm And this obvious truth has been around for centuries. There is a similar allusion to the same concept in the Bible. The gist is, "Can a man take fire into his bosom and not get … Continue reading Rainy Days and Mondays

Thanks to those who have read my newly published novel, The Boy in the Basement. I am grateful and humbled by those who took the time to post a review. Feedback is so important to me. The book has only been out for a week, so I do understand that the bar here is high. … Continue reading Keep that Feedback Coming

I've been writing this blog since 2017. I can't believe how time has flown by I have 1,600 followers, and I appreciate each and every one who honors me by reading my posts! I hope to add new followers so that I can continue the message of encouragement and support to those who give of … Continue reading Water For Camels

I both loathe and love garbage day. I loathe it because, well it is garbage. I mean, who doesn't loathe garbage? Especially because I often forget to take the outside bin to the street the night before. What this means for me, "Oh so not a morning person" is that I must get it to … Continue reading Taking Out The Garbage

It's Halloween, 2019, in Mobile Alabama. Jennifer Riley, CPS supervisor and her team, face a nightmare line up of child abuse cases. A young boy, imprisoned by his mother in the family basement, fights for his very life. A baby girl, whose parents are drug addicts, is on life support from a traumatic brain injury. … Continue reading The Boy in the Basement

Let me tell you about Loki and Odin. My Precious Pups! Loki is a Welsh Cardigan Corgi (2 years old). He is calm, intelligent, sweet and loves a good snuggle. In times of stress, he will come to me, put his little head in my lap and snuggle up against me, waiting for me to … Continue reading FOMO and the All-Judging Eye

People fascinate me. I love to observe candid snapshots of their lives. Whether I am sitting on a park bench watching children play tag, or walking in the mall observing how couples express their feelings through their body language. I guess that makes me sort of a peeping tom....but I just find people so interesting. … Continue reading Coffee to Go

It's a very personal and cathartic blog this week as I struggle to make sense of recent events in the life of my family. Our new life journey began about two months ago. My husband hurt his back digging up pipes and working on the plumbing for our Gulf Shores house. He complained of pain … Continue reading The Routine of Dying