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empathy

February 10, 2025

Empathy. Do It. ❤

“One doesn’t have to operate with great malice to do great harm. The absence of empathy and understanding are sufficient.”-Charles M. Blow Have you heard? Author and journalist Charles Blow is leaving the New York Times as he steps into a fellowship at Harvard. Even if you haven’t followed him at the Times, you might… Continue reading

kindness, Wellness

career advice, Charles M. Bow, compassion, counseling, empathy, Inspiration, love, psychology
May 17, 2024

Podcast Friday! Remembering Matters

“The world is shaped by two things – stories told and the memories they leave behind.” -Vera Nazarian My dad, Sonny, was a joyful man. At times. When I rewind and attempt to find photos where he’s smiling, though, I’m at a loss. When life was good, he was typically behind the camera capturing the… Continue reading

podcast

advocacy, disabilities, empathy, Family, fathers, love, podcast, storytelling, wisdom
April 4, 2024

Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – At the Boulevard

I love questions and observations from readers. Recently I was asked about my parents’ capacity for giving – their lifelong focus on helping others, even when they had little to give other than their time. Such a question, no? I think my parents, Sue and Sonny, felt they were lucky in life. Despite the effort… Continue reading

Surviving Sue

author, book, chosen family, empathy, Family, Jackson Browne, love, writer
July 5, 2023

Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – Angels On My Path

One of the recurrent themes in the story of my mom’s life is the presence of empathy warriors – beautiful humans who stepped out of their comfort zones to provide support, despite the potential of triggering Sue’s wrath. In “Surviving Sue” I pay homage to the individuals who made a difference by extending loving kindnesses… Continue reading

Surviving Sue

angels, empathy, gratitude, heroes, kindness, memoir, writing
June 20, 2023

Dear Deer

When we moved into our current home a few years ago we were excited to see an abundance of wildlife in our backyard, especially the families of deer. Our neighbors shared that the little nook (honestly, I don’t know what it’s called – a glen?) in our yard’s been a birthing spot for deer for… Continue reading

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animals, deer, empathy, love, nature

“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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Empathy. Do It. ❤

Podcast Friday! Remembering Matters

Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – At the Boulevard

Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – Angels On My Path

Dear Deer

Peek Inside “Surviving Sue“

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