Finding Pennebaker

Those of you who have worked with me in any capacity know I’m a big fan of journal writing. I can’t imagine writing an essay without being able to draw on the material from my journals. When topics are really heavy – my dad’s death, my son’s near death, or my own...

Gobble Gobble

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday – even when I was a little girl. It isn’t the Black Friday shopping, football watching or the pie. I avoid all three. It’s the opportunity to reflect on my blessings.With Thanksgiving, there’s no pressure to find or get...

Cultivating Magic

Last February, after some heavy arm-twisting from a lifelong friend, I registered for Brave Magic, Elizbeth Gilbert and Cheryl Strayed’s weekend retreat at 1440 Multiversity in Northern California. While it wasn’t quite what I signed up for – I was hoping for more...