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  • Happy 14th Anniversary WIND.

    It is hard to believe that WIND is 14 years old – it began as a collaborative effort between Dial Help – and myself. The idea was to have a group of women that would explore creative expressions – Women… Continue reading

  • The Colors of My Life

    Fourteen years ago I was the keynote speaker at the Dial Help Annual Fundraiser. Well, my storyline quilts were also part of the speech. It is hard to believe that 14 years have passed and that there still is so… Continue reading

  • Life Has to Offer

    “A mind convinced against its will – is of the same opinion still.” Is there a grey area where nuance can live in the space between good and evil? Can evil be evil while thinking it is doing good? Can… Continue reading

  • Silence is upon them.

    I watched this episode about sexual abuse among the amish. “Keep Quiet and Forgive” on PBS. https://player.pbs.org/viralplayer/3105356631/ And there is a book “Behind the Blue Curtain” – by Lizzy Hershberger – which I plan on reading soon. “How Great Thou… Continue reading

  • That is Me.

    I listened to a podcast, about exploring the rising trend about going No Contact with your Family. I have been No Contact with my family now for over 20 years, which seems almost surreal. A brother was the last contact… Continue reading

  • Feel Kind

    “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”  In the world today there is much evil that is being shared and reported on. More than what our humanity’s psyche can hold. It… Continue reading

  • Where Love Lives.

    A lifetime ago, I used to go Caroling with my siblings. One year I made us all scarves to wear. The simple joys of the holidays. Being a creative person, each Christmas I would try and make them all something.… Continue reading

  • My Wonderful Life.

    I turn 67 today and it seems I have lived at least two whole lifetimes. I love who I am. I love who I love and who loves me. I landed in a good place after following my inner voice.… Continue reading

  • Where the Heart Lives

    Tonight I am sitting with gratitude and a thankful heart to the home we have been lucky enough to live in for the past 30 years. This home welcomed us with our 4 children and a dog. We loved, lived… Continue reading

  • Signs of Change.

    In the past 21 years I have been waiting for the sexual abuse to start coming to light. For the flood gates to open and for victims to start standing up and speaking out. For victims to rally one another… Continue reading