New Book of Poetry Coming

I just finished writing my third book of poetry. If you have enjoyed any of my writings, please review them on Goodreads, Amazon and other platforms. We authors rely on it. Thank you so much for the support over the years.  This book is a journey of life and loss: In this raw and poignant …

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Sensitive

One day I decided to breatheAnd the dam openedAs tears cascaded down my faceUnaware it was all there Often misunderstoodAppearing angryPettyUncaringCold It is only a protectionOf my heartNavigating painDisappointmentSadnessImmense grief BreathingBrings me back to my centerMy heart

A poem for my dad

DAD I see that little girl from long agoShe looks up at her momEyes bright"Where's Dad?" He would be home late that nightWorking hard at schoolBettering himself He was my idolTaught us right from wrong Don't get me wrongWe had our battlesIt had to be crest toothpaste after allChores before play"Who says that's the right …

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Happiness is a Choice

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? I had a conversation with a girl today. It went something like this. You can choose to focus on what you don't have or make the most of this moment.  She chose to be sad, which is ok too! But as we were leaving, she was …

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Teachers…Mentors

Who was your most influential teacher? Why? I have had several influential teachers. Let's start with Kay and Jan Shinol! Kay would tell me "you can't do it wrong." Basically, we are all just making it up as we go along. It's a reminder to go easy on ourselves. Every decision we made was because …

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Wildflowers at creek

Sweet Spot

“Sweet Spot” I found my voice. 💜 Original poetry to be included in my next book of poetry. Click here: Sweet Spot

Wildflowers

Choose Love! 💜

When I make that statement, it may not be what you think it means. It is not: Putting others first Pleasing others at the expense of yourself  Staying silent to keep the peace Feeling resentful but choosing to be outwardly  kind Allowing others to hurt you When I say choose Love, I mean to: Speak …

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Journey in self discovery

Excerpt from PE for the Soul

Be the change

Excerpt from Little Wonders, a book for kids struggling A great book for kids or teenagers! Jessie feels all alone, is bullied in school and has no friends. Daydreaming helps her cope with a life of fear and sadness. One day fantasy becomes reality....Jessie's journey will change everything -- including a list soul she'll encounter …

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Moment’s as they Come

IT'S HERE! In December my first book of poetry, Moment's as they Come, will be published by Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd. You can pre-order it now. Just in time for the Holidays! If you or someone you know is going through the empty nest transition, this book can be your companion. What happens when all …

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