I Have a Secret to Tell You
Dearest Darlin’ Ones, When in Italy last fall, I got more than just delectable vino and gelato: I got clarity about some life purpose things.
March 5, 2023
Musings
My Time Spent in Juvie
Inside a prison for juveniles–amid violence and lockdowns–a way out emerges.
December 5, 2022
TEDx Talk: This Sentence Will Transform Your Life
The power of our words and the stories we claim.
November 23, 2022
“Conroy Called”
In honor of his birthday today… Hearing that legendary Author Pat Conroy had phoned my house was akin to Jesus calling, minus all that pesky
October 26, 2022
What Happened After My TEDx Talk
After the mind-blowing experience of giving a TEDx Talk, I didn’t expect to have my jaw dropped at the Waffle House.
September 6, 2022
My TEDx Talk: Images from a Sparkling Day
I’m still processing the whole TEDx experience, but I promise to give a full report soon. In the meantime, these photos capture some of the
September 6, 2022
What I Saw in the Fog
I awoke to learn that Terry Kay, my writing mentor and beloved friend, had died. And before I knew it, I found myself smack dab
August 11, 2022
The Cracker Queen Crashes the Country Club
You already know it’s going to end badly. It did. But there’s something to be said for self-dignity, too.
August 2, 2022
“No Such Thing As Being Too Southern”
This one is in honor and memory of the great Southern Humorist Lewis Grizzard.
June 15, 2022
THIS is the Woman You Need to Know
“Despite everything, life is full of beauty and meaning,” she says. Just wait until you hear her story. You shall be moved.
May 3, 2022