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September 30, 2024

Seattle Surprises

“Friendships between women, as any woman will tell you, are built of a thousand small kindnesses… swapped back and forth and over again.” -Michelle Obama How much fun is this? Our daughter Delaney had a business trip recently…in Seattle…and knowing how much we adore Wynne…and Miss O and Mr. D, this fabulous foursome (plus Delaney’s Continue reading

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authors, connection, friendship, gratitude, kindness, love, writers
August 22, 2024

Love Abundant

Yesterday I learned a dear friend suffered a heart wrenching loss – the unexpected passing of a dear uncle. She said she’d felt a tug to reach out to him over the past few months but didn’t slow down to do so. How close to home does that confession hit? Too close. Too close for Continue reading

Surviving Sue, Wellness

author, connection, Family, grief, Inspiration, loss, love, memories, priorities
May 1, 2024

Don’t Waste the Moments

I had a wonderful, unexpected encounter the other day. I’m in search mode for athletic shoes that won’t bother my Achilles tendon and Haglund’s Deformity. (How’s that for disclosure right off the bat?) If you don’t know what a Haglund’s issue is, I invite you…err caution you…to Dr. Google it. I resent the oft-applied label Continue reading

kindness

connection, gratitude, kindness, love, magical moments, mindfulness
January 19, 2024

Podcast Friday: Pancake Edition

I’m not sure how it happened, but Wynne and I are celebrating our Golden Podcast Anniversary. No, silly people. Not 50 years of podcasting – 50 episodes – and we’re a little thunder-struck: We have a wonderful episode on deck next week. You will love it… a delightful conversation with one of our favorite creative friends, Continue reading

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community, connection, courage, creativity, gratitude, lifestyle, podcast, writers
December 30, 2023

My Wish for 2024: Be True to You

On January 1, 2023 I wrote a post quoting Dostoevsky of all things. I shared 490 words about being silly and putting a premium on being myself. Goofy due to sleep deprivation? Sometimes. Goofy because it’s my natural state? Quick to laugh whenever I can – especially at myself? Definitely. That beginning-of-the-year ramble inspired my Continue reading

Wellness

2024, connection, Dostoevsky, empowerment, Fleetwood Mac, healing, humor, lifestyle, love
January 3, 2023

Big News…

Ever in search of…what matters most! Continue reading

Wellness

community, connection, friendship, gratitude, love, self-care, Wellness

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