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The one traumatic event, of my father ending his life, did not define my whole life, but it certainly left a large impression.        Different and Yet the Same It is when someone reads my book, one of a my blog posts, attends a book reading,  listens to one of my interviews, or…

Grief, I believe, has a personality all its own. We may or may not enjoy its company, but it doesn’t care. When loss occurs, grief shows up, with or without invitation.          Let Grief Have Its Say Of course, life is full of losses; our childhood innocence, a failed marriage, a job…

When I was eighteen and left home, I did not equate moving from Nebraska to Idaho as a courageous act. But, looking back at my decision, I understand now that it was more than just leaving home. Instead, it was my first of many steps, away from the well worn pattern of pleasing people.      Self…

It is inevitable that wherever two or more people are gathered, there will be two different opinions. Sometimes our differences are benign, harmless, or even comical and nobody’s feathers  get ruffled. Other times, our contrasting beliefs collide and feelings of contention ensue. As discomforting as a disagreement may feel, there is something to be learned…