I work with children and from time to time a life lesson will make itself available to me. So the other day, during nap time, I noticed one of the children lying with his eyes closed, “passie” in mouth, twirling his blanket in both hands. Round and round. Round and ro...

I'm starting to realize how important it is to savor each and every moment in life because things could change on a dime. Just being grateful for our friends and loved ones, their touch and presence, their smile, scent, sense of humor-and the ambience of shared moments...

 Recently, I realized that a half-baked sort of connecting was happening in almost every area of my life. So the other day as I parked my car to  walk up to  my Groundlings Improv class, I saw three guys standing on the opposite side of the street. Normally, I would ha...

I hardly ever notice the clouds as they shift quietly in the sky. I look up but for a moment, mostly if I think that it’s going to rain or if I notice the mountains in the distance, but the clouds never get a second thought. This morning as I lay motionless, starring o...

 Today I had to sit myself down. Well, I was already sitting down because I was driving, but I mean like an inner spirit sit down. I had to remind myself of all the times that Yah has shown up when I least expected and filled my cup with an extra special surprise.

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For any of you who may be carrying tomatoes, I beseech you, please keep them tucked wherever they are for this next paragraph may incite you to launch.

Ah, the old adage “writers write.” Uck! Never liked it, never will. It feels to me, a bit stiff. I remember first hear...

  As I drove towards the market on New Year’s Eve, a revelation crept into my heart. I heard a still small voice say, “It’s time to start calling in and praying for your tribe.” My tribe? But, I’ve already done my holiday texting, calling, posting, and praying I though...

Thank you to those of you who have shared my posts, liked my articles, and sent a kind word my way, it means the world to me. I look forward to the new year and the many wonderful surprises just around the corner. Here's to wishing you and yours a bountiful and family...

Sometimes we just have to wait. If you’re a busy body like me then the in between moments can cause great anxiety. It might feel like nothing is happening, like you’re doing all you know to do and still there are blank spaces, e-mails full of spam, and a bank account t...

The other day, a situation that happened with a friend years ago, popped into my mind-a thought that often pops in when I’m minding my own business. Immediately, a barrage of thoughts followed…you shouldn’t worry about other people, she’s crazy, she’s judgmental, why a...