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I like to write about new places, experiences and things that I think are just great. I’m grateful for the little things. If I go to a small business and have the most magnificent cup of coffee and a tasty donut – I want other people to know about it so they can experience the joy, too. If I read a book and it enthralls me and makes me think, I want to share.

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I started out my writing career writing content for websites of all the major arts organizations in Cincinnati, Ohio while working as an Interactive Project Manager at Strata-G Interactive. There I learned to write copy, design site architecture, train clients on site maintenance and promote non-profit organizations. I taught Journalism at Transylvania University. I have… Continue reading About

50 After 50

I take issue with these Before 50 Challenges. Because then what? Wait to die? Wait to retire? Wait to cry over my empty nest? No, what I need is a plan for the second half of life. I present to you my 50 after 50. That ought to keep me busy.

The Five Senses

For someone who is so quiet, I have a very noisy mind. Sometimes the most relaxing activities I do are ones that engage my senses. Sometimes the best way to soothe the mind is through the body. I’m very excited about this Gretchen Rubin book coming out in April, Life in Five Senses. As part… Continue reading The Five Senses

Meditation Before Media

I like texting. Phone calls feel like a form of torture. As an introvert, I have loved technology as it has removed small talk and allowed me to engage on my own timeline. But, it’s also not really connection. I get a form of stage fright during Zoom meetings. I can’t read the body language… Continue reading Meditation Before Media

Here Comes a New Year!

My New Year’s Resolutions have changed over the years. They used to be “Lose ten pounds,” “Write a book,” or “Go zip lining.” Now, they are things like “Watch more sunsets,” “Dance while cooking dinner,” “Go to a coffee shop once a week.” I was always driven to accomplish. Now, I just want more happy… Continue reading Here Comes a New Year!

Deciding to Doing

I went to a Professional Development class today on goal setting. Historically, I’ve been pretty good at setting goals. I think it’s fun. But, I wonder about the goals that fail – too focused on the outcome not the process? Not digging down to the why? Not specific enough? No if/then plan? I realized I… Continue reading Deciding to Doing

The Butterfly

It starts with a knowing that being a happy little caterpillar isn’t working anymore. I want to play it safe. I wrap myself in a cocoon and become invisible. I retreat when changes are happening inside. I grow quiet on the outside. I tell myself that I can just stay here where it’s dark and… Continue reading The Butterfly

What’s in that building?

The University of Kentucky is like a small city. Ever the curious sort, I’ve taken to venturing into a new building on my lunch break. It’s interesting how buildings almost have personalities. I walk into a science building – there are strange smells. The Fine Arts building feels familiar and welcoming to my muse. The… Continue reading What’s in that building?

All the World’s a Stage

Growing up, I wanted to be an actress. It wasn’t so much because I wanted to be someone else. Although I admit, with my social anxiety, it is sometimes easier to act like someone else. It was because I wanted to live all of the lives. I wanted to experience every possible life. I had… Continue reading All the World’s a Stage

Fairy Magic

I’ve always had a vivid imagination. I remember spending most of my childhood in imaginary worlds in books and forests. It was my way of protecting myself from harsh realities. I believed in fairies and ghosts and unseen spirits. I was lonely a lot. We were latchkey kids and spent summers and snow days on… Continue reading Fairy Magic

Never Miss the Fall

I haven’t written a blog post in a long time. It feels like since the pandemic there has been a constant barrage of change. It feel like life is a rollercoaster. Here we are going up the hill again. Then we are plunging downward. The body is thrown to the left and the right. Am… Continue reading Never Miss the Fall

Adventures

At the end of the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy says to Glinda that she’ll never look for her heart’s desire anywhere but her own backyard – because if it isn’t there she never really lost it to begin with. Have you really explored your own town?  Would you like to find a bit of playfulness,… Continue reading Adventures

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