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A Beast and an Anxious Person Walk Into a Bar
Every time I see that great Eleanor Roosevelt quote "Do something every day that scares you," my ... Read more
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Villanova Commencement Speech
People don’t talk about the soul very much anymore. It’s so much easier to write a resume than to ... Read more
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Eye of the Reporter, Heart of the Novelist
I always wanted to write fiction . . . I only went into the newspaper business to pay the ... Read more
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Savoring Everyday Moments
I love mornings. Morning is my favorite time of day. I rise before the sun and enjoy my coffee in ... Read more
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Flown Away, Left Behind
The empty nest is emptier than ever; after all, at its center was something so enormous that a good ... Read more
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Breaking the Surface
I think you should get to have your true authentic healed whole self and buns of steel, but ... Read more
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Sincere Meditations
Slick packaging can't hide a disfigured soul or fearful spirit. Just ask the pastor of the Church of ... Read more
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Open Mind, Open Heart
If you would to live the life you imagine, you must start now. "Begin challenging your own ... Read more
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You Don’t Have That Kind of Time
“Oh my God, what if you wake up some day, and you're 65, or 75, and you never got your memoir or ... Read more
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How to Make a Woman Fall in Love
A man will win and keep the heart of a woman if he follows one simple set of principles. It is ... Read more
Random Reflections—One Woman’s Personal Journey

What Do You Say to a Naked Man?
Today I received a letter from my ex-husband. It came as quite a surprise. It’s been over five years since I last heard from him, and he was the last person I ever expected to hear from again. Yet, there he was, baring all … Read more
“Whoever said revenge is sweet never tasted the yumminess of forgetaboutit.” —Karen Salmansohn

Poems on Life, Living, and Love
—Inspiration for the Spirit—
you will find a heart on every page. Let each
be a reminder to keep your heart open, embrace each new day and the people you know, and live life to the fullest . . . doing things always in the spirit of love.










































