Advocacy, Gratitude, Health

Change Begins with One

    April is an exceptionally busy month in the world of criminal law. Not only does it hold National Crime Victims' Rights Week, but it's also Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. So for those of us who work in the criminal law arena, by the end of April, we're… Continue reading Change Begins with One

Advocacy, Faith and Spirituality, Family, Writing

Women’s History Month

Oh boy! I almost missed Women's History Month. But it's not too late. Technically, it doesn't end until midnight tonight, March 31st. There are so many women who have made enormous steps forward in making women matter in society. That being said, each of us matters. Every. Single. One. But there are women I'd like… Continue reading Women’s History Month

Advocacy, Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Life Lessons

Compassion

For those who have followed my blog for a while you know I have three sponsor kids from Africa: Alex from Tanzania, Amede from Togo, and Mamounata from Burkina Faso. These kids have enriched my life in more ways that I ever could have imagined when I first started sponsoring them. A couple of weeks… Continue reading Compassion

Advocacy, Faith and Spirituality, Life Lessons

We All Bleed the Same

You know how you can hear a song a hundred times and then on the hundred and first time you hear it, you really hear it? Or is that just me? I've listened to We All Bleed the Same by Mandisa on the radio several times a week and while it always gets my attention,… Continue reading We All Bleed the Same

Advocacy, Life Lessons, Quotes

The Month of Hearts

February is the month of hearts and love. Anyone living on this planet is aware of Valentine's Day, whether we're fond of it or not. The card, flower, and chocolate industry can attest to how popular Valentine's Day is. We celebrate and honor our "true love." I also celebrate my kids, adults now, but that… Continue reading The Month of Hearts

Advocacy, Gratitude, Life Lessons

Food Detoxing

This week’s post is kind of off topic from what I usually post about, which is either the writing life or striving to live a life of love and grace. But it’s a topic that has made such an enormous difference in my life that I have to share. Feed Detoxing. From as far back… Continue reading Food Detoxing

Advocacy, Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Quotes

Women’s History Month Spotlight – Katie Davis

Young? Only in actual years. This beautiful, amazing young lady has the servant's heart of one who has lived a lifetime for Jesus. Her book, Kisses From Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption, is on my bookshelf and travels with me everywhere I go as an audio book. I guarantee you'll be forever changed after… Continue reading Women’s History Month Spotlight – Katie Davis

Advocacy, Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Quotes

Women’s History Month Spotlight – Mother Teresa

Anyone who has followed my blog for any length of time knows I'm completely in awe of Mother Teresa's greatness. So my first "spotlight" woman for Women's History Month isn't a surprise. Mother Teresa was the picture of humility, compassion, love, and service. She loved unconditionally, with no prejudice or judgement, leaving the world a much… Continue reading Women’s History Month Spotlight – Mother Teresa

Advocacy, Quotes, Writing

Book Signing a Success

My book signing this past Saturday was better than I had even expected. The highlight, however, was not the books sold, but the 11-year old who visited my table. She loves to write and I could see the light dance in her eyes as she talked about it. I saw myself in that little girl and… Continue reading Book Signing a Success

Advocacy, Alcoholism, Faith and Spirituality, Life Lessons

Love One Another as I Have Loved You

Love one another as I have loved you.  -John 13:34 For those of you who have been reading my blog for any length of time, you know my husband and I like to go bike riding. We have a stunningly beautiful trail that follows the river and goes into Denver, about 30 miles round trip.… Continue reading Love One Another as I Have Loved You