Your friend–or maybe they’re a coworker or an employee–has achieved an accomplishment in their career and you’d like to show your support. Thank you for being a supportive friend and lifting them up! As you…
Experience the Magic of Butterfly Wonderland
Picture it: Phoenix. 2020. Before our lives turned upside down. I flew in to speak at a conference but I knew I wanted to get in at least one adventure while I was there. On…
5 Things I Learned Speaking at a Conference (for the first time!)
With all that’s happened in 2020, it kind of shocks me when I realize that this is the year I spoke at a conference for the first time. It seems like ages ago. But in…
Virtual Chat // Life’s a Whirlwind
Hi. Hello. It’s been awhile. I can’t believe it’s been over six months. I think that’s the longest I’ve ever gone without updating. I have partial drafts of posts that I started writing back before…
Minneapolis in May and June 2020
The last Tuesday of May, I woke up and saw that a black man had been killed by police the night before in Minneapolis. I saw the photo and was stunned. This isn’t the first…
Forgiving Those Who’ve Hurt Us // Why & How
A few months after I posted My Jonah Story a friend reached out and asked about forgiveness when people hurt us. It’s so easy to cut these people from our lives. This friend’s question was:…
Coffee Date // December 2019 (Work/Business, Family, Games & Travel)
Note – Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase using one I’ll make a small commission, at no extra cost to you. If we were…
Keep Your Head Up [Whatever That Looks Like For You]
This weekend I attended my nephew’s music recital and, as always, I found those kids to be absolutely amazing in the pursuit of their music and I walked away with thoughts that I decided I’d…
Your Ultimate Christmas Music Playlist
It’s that time of year! Some might even say it’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s that time when it’s socially acceptable to crank Christmas music 24/7 and have Christmas dance parties around…
Criticism Hurts: How to Respond & How to Support Your Creative Friends
Criticism hurts. I understand that 100%. As a writer, I have faced criticism of my work. I have an English degree with an emphasis on creative writing and I have had to sit silently through…
