Invariably, people will ask me what my New Year’s resolutions or goals are. It seems to be a required conversation once the year begins....

It’s been quite the year! It’s been hard for me to articulate a wrap-up for 2022. If you’ve been following along on my journey (thank you...

They say Winter is a time of reflection. When I went on my recent trip to the Outer Banks, I visited the shop - Sam & Winston, Manteo, NC...

I hope everyone had a nice long holiday weekend! The Thanksgiving meal went well and surprisingly, four desserts was not too much. I...

Well folks, that’s a wrap! I had my last poetry reading off 2022 yesterday. Shahayra Majumder and her friend Tucker’s band Extra Lime...

Well y’all, I’ve had quite the weekend! I took my son Austin (17 years old and spoiled) to Austin, TX for the Formula One race. He loves...

I was talking with a friend recently about the things people say to us and what we remember. I don’t always remember the kind or...

I was untangling necklaces from my jewelry box last night. I just marvel at how they can get tangled lying flat in a box! I decided that...

You already know how much I love the fall season. Leaves are changing, weather is cooling down and there are pumpkins everywhere! It's...

I love fall. It’s a beautiful season. I enjoy being out and about with a crisp chill in the air wrapped in a warm sweater or jacket...

I think if you asked me at almost any point in my life, ”Do you see yourself spending a lot of time in solitude?” I would have given you...

On September 11, 2001, I was pregnant with my daughter Sydney and had left for a trip to Nashville, TN. I flew from Madison to Milwaukee,...

A lot of emotions are swirling around this week. Not that they aren’t normally, but it’s an interesting time of year. My son Austin is...

A few weeks back, I mentioned that I had a book talk at Leopold’s Bar and Caffé. After the talk, I was chatting with a young woman named...

I am a weary but happy traveler! I’m home for a couple of months which is good – I need to re-charge and live in my normal world. Last...

It's been a busy year of traveling and embarking on my first Book Tour and I want to keep the momentum going. Please send me an email if...

I love Fridays. It’s probably my favorite day of the week. I’m sure there’s a very involved psychology of why. Summer in Wisconsin is...

I’ve had some adventures recently that I’d like to share with you! This week has been very busy with travel and two book talks. I’m going...

As you know, dear reader, I was in Vienna just two weeks ago. It feels like it was six months ago! I absolutely loved my time there and I...

Vienna is such a magical place. The culture, the people, the architecture, the food, and the history are indescribable - so this week's...