Trauma Recovery Coach, Speaker, Consultant & Author
Spring has arrived. Here in Texas, where only a few weeks ago there was snow, the fields are filled with Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrushes. We received an email today from friends in Montana, saying they are expanding their garden and … Read more…
Today is the birthday of Cesar Chavez. He died at the relatively young age of 66, but had he lived, he would be 83 years old. The grandchild of Mexican immigrants, Cesar was born on his family’s farm outside Yuma, … Read more…
Although I have been fairly politically active in my life, I don’t plan, as a general rule, to address political issues in this blog. I’ve made that decision because I am sad to see the tremendous political divide in this … Read more…
Tonight I finally got around to watching Chris Rock’s documentary film, Good Hair. The movie has caused a lot of buzz in the Black community and a lot of interest around our house. It’s fascinating, illuminating, hilarious, and thought-provoking. For … Read more…
A friend of mine is having a frustrating experience. One of her clients owes her money. My friend worked hard and did a great job for this client. Now, not only has the client not sent her a check, he … Read more…
I just watched a short press conference given by the parents of Andrew Koenig, the young man whose body was just found in Vancouver. He had a long history of depression, and he took his own life. Andrew’s story has … Read more…
We go through life in varying states of awareness. Sometimes we get so busy with our daily tasks that the job, or taking care of the children, or cooking or mowing the lawn seem like the only reality there is. … Read more…