Funk’s little red Corolla—an April Fool’s Day story. In 1978, when Funk and I moved from West Virginia to Nashville, we traded-in his truck for a two-door Toyota […]

At the moment of commitment, the Universe conspires to assist you. Part two.* On December 16, 2019, I watched my mother take her last breath on earth. Despite the sorrow, […]

The latest edition of See Beyond Magazine & Talks is on the stands! It’s one of a few magazines that I love, especially given a physical copy can be read […]

The mass shooting that recently took place in Kansas City on the day the city was celebrating the Chief’s winning the Super Bowl was a tragedy. It’s a tragedy, first […]

At the moment of commitment, the entire Universe conspires to assist you. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said that, and his observation has been true for me. Any time I commit […]

Just a quickie. (No, not that kind!) I have Covid. For the 2nd time! WTH?! But that’s not the main “thrust” of this post. That’s just the Universe doing what […]

So much love. In 1988, since I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, we moved to Kansas City because Funk was offered a job there that covered my lost wages. […]

Even the Apple Health App has an attitude now?! I’ve been working hard for more than a year to get my walking back up to my normal 4 miles daily, […]

Everybody hates me on April Fool’s Day. To me, there is nothing more delightful than laughing, which is why I love practical jokes. Pulling them on others. It’s a one-way […]

Creating a beautiful life, even from the ruins. It’s been almost three years since I experienced the biggest shock of my life. The heartbreak, disbelief, betrayal, and ensuing trauma nearly […]