Trauma Recovery Coach, Speaker, Consultant & Author
Today, May 19th, is Armed Forces Day in the United States. In 1949, according to the Department of Defense, “President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military … Read more…
It’s Mother’s Day here in the U.S., a day set aside to acknowledge the contributions of mothers. My kids are calling and coming by, and taking me out for meals. My husband is telling me how much he appreciates me. … Read more…
I wish my cousin, Jimmie, and his life partner, K.C., could have been here yesterday to hear the president of the United States say he supports the right of gay people to marry. They were two of the best men … Read more…
This weekend Christians will celebrate Easter, while Jews are celebrating Passover. For many other people, this will simply be a lovely Spring weekend. Whatever you’re doing, I wish you joy. I believe that in every experience, there are levels of … Read more…
I woke up this morning and realized it’s February 29th. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew this was a Leap Year, but I was still a bit surprised to notice that unexpected date on my calendar. Should … Read more…
Today is Groundhog Day, and apparently Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, portending six more weeks of winter. I don’t feel qualified to comment on that, since it has been 80 degrees this week here in Austin. However, I … Read more…
Today is World AIDS Day, commemorating the 34 million living people with AIDS, and the nearly 30 million who have died. The numbers are so big they’re hard to take in. But for me, as for so very many others … Read more…