Victoria Ponders

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January 19, 2025

Authenticity is Everything

Three simple words of advice. Straightforward and mantra-like across many decades, thanks to my dear friend and mentor, Dr. John Muchmore: “Authenticity is everything…” Today I ‘m resharing a post I wrote about John in November 2023 – in tribute (see below). The lifeforce that was John Muchmore passed away last week. He was beloved… Continue reading

kindness, Surviving Sue

gratitude, Inspiration, love, memories, mentor, relationships, survivingsue, teachers, tribute
December 21, 2024

“A Memoir You Will Not Soon Forget”

Thank you, Beth, for your beautiful review, full of kindness about my book, “Surviving Sue”. I love this sentence in your review because it so succinctly summarizes my hopeful intention behind sharing the complicated story about life with Sue. Building resilience with compassion. Yes! I would highly recommend this book to anyone as an engaging… Continue reading

Surviving Sue

author, book reviews, books, gratitude, memoir, survivingsue
November 4, 2024

Dinner at Breakfast

I’ve been busy pulling together some of my favorite self-care strategies – the tactics and habits that helped me navigate my difficult childhood and I thought I’d pause to talk about one of those themes. Readers of “Surviving Sue” have often asked if I might pull the curtain back, just a smidge, to reveal the… Continue reading

Wellness

author, Family, food, healthy eating, self-care, survivingsue, Wellness
August 29, 2024

Reasons to Smile…

Reason to Smile – #1: The 2024 Printers Row Lit Fest is set for Saturday, September 7 & Sunday, September 8, 10AM – 6PM. This FREE event takes place on the streets of South Dearborn, from Ida B Wells to Polk Street in Chicago. Come Rain or Shine! I’ll be there, in the Chicago Writers… Continue reading

Surviving Sue, writing

author, books, friendship, gratitude, mysteries, survivingsue, Wellness, writer

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

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

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