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October 12, 2025

Morning Message

I’m not a poet but I love to dabble, especially when stream-of-consciousness poetry arrives. Almost in an auto-write format. I’ll explain… It doesn’t happen often, but words and phrases…sometimes whole stanzas of poetry command my attention if my dad populated my subconscious overnight. I wish I could summon these bon-mot-moments on demand. Alas, I must Continue reading

Wellness, writing

bold journey magazine, Eckhartz Press, gratitude, insight, poetry, reflection, self-care, Sharing the Heart of the Matter, writing for wellness, wynne leon
May 1, 2025

Jelly Stains

“What lasts in the reader’s mind is not the phrase but the effect the phrase created: laughter, tears, pain, joy. If the phrase is not affecting the reader, what’s it doing there? Make it do its job or cut it without mercy or remorse.” – Issac Asimov Impact. I believe the Universe nudged me last Continue reading

writing

editing, feedback, gratitude, insight, mentoring, voice, writing
September 3, 2024

You Were Right

Being a decisive one, I run on conviction most days. Unafraid to take a position on the field yet I need to remember to yield. Give my fellow players…in the game of life…their due. I love a meditative moment when awareness peaks. Across the day, I get swept up in all the “other” but Continue reading

Wellness

apologies, forgiveness, insight, kindness, lifestyle, meditation, motivation
March 17, 2024

Lizette’s 4-Steps

I love, love, love it when a former student stays in touch. In most situations the reason is related to providing a reference or a letter of recommendation – for grad school or for a job opportunity. I don’t care about the ‘why’. It’s a privilege to be thought of, sometimes five or ten years Continue reading

Wellness

friendship, gratitude, insight, meditation, self-care, teachers, Wellness
March 4, 2024

Perspective

I’m a bit of a wayward poet. Writing when the spirit moves me…my practice is unpredictable. This one? It arrived this morning and I’m still working through what it means. Poetry is like that for me – appearing in a flourish. I receive and sometimes share. Making meaning of it – beyond the obvious geometry? Continue reading

writing

insight, lifestyle, meditation, poem, poetry, self-awareness, Wellness
February 23, 2024

Podcast Friday: Just Jack

For the love of Jack. Just Jack. No, no. Not THAT Jack. Although I’m a fan of “Will and Grace” and of Sean Hayes. I’ve got another Jack on my mind… When Wynne and I sat down to chat with our favorite playwright and author, Jack Canfora, we knew we were in for a good time. What Continue reading

podcast

creative, humor, insight, Inspiration, lifestyle, podcast, writer
February 20, 2024

Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – Strength Sammie

I love chatting with readers and in a recent encounter, my brain was on fire with loads of terrific input, insight and observations. It’s hard to put into words, the wave of wonder that a writer feels when ‘knowingness’ is conveyed. Message received. I hear you. Even better? Those delicious moments when unexpected praise rolls Continue reading

Surviving Sue

author, humor, insight, lifestyle, memoir, praise, readers, Wellness, writers
February 2, 2023

Call Off the Search Party

I wasn’t lost…I just tweaked and pivoted! 😊 Continue reading

Design

art, artists, Design, insight, self-care

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