Victoria Ponders

February 2026

February 22, 2026

Keep Good Company

What a pleasure it was to present on my favorite topic last week – Writing for Wellness! I’m grateful to the wonderful folks at the Wauconda Public Library for hosting a ‘lunch and learn’ event. As a bonus, several friends from the Barrington Writers Workshop attended – such a fun crossover and a delight to… Continue reading

Surviving Sue, Wellness, writing

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February 16, 2026

Honored! My Interview with Dr. Yvette Prior

Today I have the pleasure of highlighting my interview with Dr. Yvette Prior, and her generous praise for “Surviving Sue”: “Surviving Sue” is a memoir that traces a childhood shaped by instability, fear, and complicated love. Atkinson recounts growing up with her mother, Sue, whose struggles with alcoholism, depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, and Munchausen by… Continue reading

Surviving Sue, Wellness, writing

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February 15, 2026

Inspiration Glimmers

Several years ago, my dear friend Wynne Leon gave me a book of inspiring quotes – wisdom from brilliant women around the globe. I’ve found myself returning to its dog-eared pages recently. Finding comfort in the female voices – fearless leaders and sages. Here are three favorites: I am thankful that I was taught how… Continue reading

Wellness

Inspiration, quotes, resilience, self care, Wellness, wisdom, womenpower, writing
February 8, 2026

Leave Things Better

It was such a treat this week to read my dear friend Nancy’s blog. Her gorgeous photos of nature, home and hearth never fail to delight – especially when a boost of loving kindness is needed. It’s been a heavy week – one where I’ve sometimes felt incapable of articulating the helplessness I feel about… Continue reading

kindness, Wellness

Family, friendships, Inspiration, kindness, leadership, moonlight, nature, quotes, resilience, Wellness
February 1, 2026

In the Clouds

It’s been twenty-eight years since my dad, Sonny, died but he’s present in all the ways he can be – in my head and heart. We had a thing for clouds, the two of us… Two days after my dad’s death, hubby Paul and I were tasked with retrieving golf clubs and personal items from… Continue reading

Family, Wellness, writing

Family, fathers and daughters, gratitude, Inspiration, love, nature, poetry, Wellness, writing

“Surviving Sue”, a special story about resiliency and love: Eckhartz Press (paperback) and eBook on Amazon.

Peek Inside “Surviving Sue“

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Workshops

Chicago Writers Association Speakers Bureau – Writing for Wellness; Navigating Elder Care with Grace & Humor

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February 2026

Keep Good Company

Honored! My Interview with Dr. Yvette Prior

Inspiration Glimmers

Leave Things Better

In the Clouds

Peek Inside “Surviving Sue“

Workshops

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