• What Giving Thanks Can Do for us in 2020…(if we let it)

    ‘2020’ has become a punchline for all negative things that have happened to us during this past year. It’s not uncommon to hear, “that’s sooo 2020!” when discussing our struggles with friends and family. In a way, I’m glad that…

  • How I Get Through “One More Day”

    Dayum! Drop the mic! I read this poem on Instagram this morning and it was one of those that just knocked my socks off.  I immediately Googled to find out the poet and his (yes…HIS!) name is Reggie Nulan and…

  • Chronic Illness & Comfort Zones

    Yesterday I was in what they call ‘Happy Valley’ … It’s where my son Jake goes to college and it’s the nickname of Penn State University.  I have no idea where the nickname originated, but I would imagine it has…

  • Obsessions, Agreements, & Assumptions

    I’m obsessed with many things. Or, I should say, I HAVE been obsessed with many things. I was obsessed with trying my hand at Doodle art a few weeks ago. That one was very short-lived. (I’m just not an artist…