I was out of town visiting my sister and her family and, on the way back, there was a slight detour because an overpass had been torn out...

I don't often write about my spiritual beliefs, not because I'm uncomfortable doing so, but rather because there are so many people who...

This morning, I flew to Florida and as the captain announced he was beginning our descent, I looked out the window and saw this beautiful...

Grief has taught me  To honor and acknowledge love  With supreme gratitude and urgency, Whether that’s through new moments  Or...

"If we're honest, we're always losing everyone all the time. And that's why to love anything is insane, right? Because to love anything...

I was in a hurry as I pulled into a parking garage this afternoon, but when I came back out and got into my car I looked up and noticed this beautiful view of the Kansas City skyline. It was as if the garage framed it perfectly, pretty as a picture so I took one. I sent the photo to my daughter and a friend…and then I had these thoughts arise.

During a Facetime call with a friend, this photo was taken without my knowledge. I later received it in a text message from my friend and...

If you're looking for a sweet Mother's Day story to warm your heart, this isn't it. If you're looking to own your own behavior, consider...

There's a song I'll share at the end of this message that I heard earlier this week. I may have heard it before, but this time I really...

"If one day you have to choose between the world and love, remember this: If you choose the world you’ll be left without love, but if you...

As a parent, I wanted to believe that I could protect my child. I wanted to believe that I could make her life better, happier and safer...

In my memoir, I write about telling my daughter, Kylee, I would take a self-defense class after I finished writing the book and returned...

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words...but I have just a few more to add. And for anyone who knows me, or better yet...

In memory of William Harlan Bliss, June 7, 1947-December 2, 2024 I recently read a Facebook post with the following quote. "There comes a...

In memory of Thomas Joseph Karlin May 2, 1994- November 5, 2011, and Joseph Lee Karlin August 19, 1967-December 10, 2024 Through a...

I saw this frame more than 20 years ago and even though I knew I shouldn't spend the money on it at that time, I simply had to have it...

After spending nearly a year in the process of writing my memoir without convenient access to a fitness center, needing to write as the...

In my memoir's Afterword, I introduce readers to my self-compassion coach, Ginger Rothhaas, through a video. Following is a very brief...

“There is a powerful moment in life when you either decide to tolerate life the way it is or decide to be brave and change it.” Rachel...

The following excerpts are from Brave Enough To Be Bliss , Section VI, Chapter 6, shared today in honor of Veterans Day. I’ve only lived...