Connecting at Christmas
I’m supposed to be tending to my work in progress…my newest writing project about a group of incredible, strong women who overcame challenges and adversity. My kind of story. But I’ve just finished setting up the special little tree that we’ve created in honor of our little reader gone too soon, and my heart is […]
Wishes
This radio interview with my friend Denise Brennan-Nelson came up in my Facebook feed as a memory from four years ago. In case you missed it the first time, it’s a great reflection of my journey as a bereaved mom, founder of Claire’s Day and children’s book author. We talk about wishes and what gets […]
Back in the saddle again
One of my favorite movies, Sleepless in Seattle, features the Gene Autry tune, Back in the Saddle Again, as the widower Tom Hanks decides it’s time to start dating. The phrase reflects one’s desire to get back into doing something you had before, whether from injury or self-imposed time-out. In my case, both apply. My […]
Seeking True Center
In the Gift from the Sea, Anne Morrow Lindbergh reflects on her life and her roles as a wife, bereaved mother, mother to five other children, and writer. I’ve read this treasure numerous times, gleaning something applicable to my life at the moment each visit. Mrs. Morrow Lindbergh shared her meditations from a little […]
Meeting new “peeps”
This weekend I had the opportunity to be surrounded by amazing creators of children’s books. Now, I know what you’re thinking. As the co-founder of Claire’s Day, a children’s book festival, this would not be unusual for me. In my role as an author, this isn’t necessarily a new experience either, as I’ve been fortunate […]
