Stories & reflections
A little encouragement for the everyday. Join me for stories, reflections, and lessons from a resilient heart.
We’re deep into what can be the “season of perfectionism.” We may be looking for the perfect gift and the perfect tree. Or, the perfect recipe, holiday card, Christmas Eve outfit, or even wrapping paper. A hushed voice…
Read more: The “Texas Snow” Reminder →This Thanksgiving story* is now a family classic. Wince, chuckle, enjoy and please share with me any of your family’s turkey traumas! So much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving—thank YOU for being alongside me during Morning Fuel’s launch.…
Read more: Thanksgiving Turkey Disaster: The Classic →Today’s inspiration comes from a favorite quote of mine, especially during this time* of year: Most of us forget this courtesy. We categorize people by our experiences with them and the choices they’ve made to create a concrete…
Read more: Ripe for Resizing →Today’s inspiration comes from Gretchen Rubin: Don’t you love that? Plus, it gives me permission to crystallize some memories that I don’t want to forget that have surely made life sweeter for me during the launch of my…
Read more: Making Moments into Memories →It’s her season—Halloween! My cat, Inky, would be in her glory. What a great time to share a story from her younger days that may inspire you as it continues to inspire me. Solid black with a touch…
Read more: Lessons From Inky →A few years ago, my beautiful tulip tree bloomed in October. She’d also bloomed the previous spring, but for some strange reason, she bloomed again! Her untimely flowering made me think of time and how unpredictable it can…
Read more: Nature’s Timely Lesson →This week’s inspiration comes from a quote I discovered long ago during my morning reading time. At the time, I was frustrated. My body was misbehaving and I had to cancel my plans. Granted, each cancellation had a…
Read more: Planning Lessons →Today’s inspiration comes from a plaque hanging in my writing area: When I’m failing to make the progress that I want to make on a project, Rademacher’s words encourage me, reminding me that persistence isn’t just effort. It’s also…
Read more: Quiet Courage →
