When we were young it was common to go to an all-American county fair to watch pie-eating contests, ride the Ferris wheel or get cotton candy in your hair. Fairs are few and far between now but still exist. They remind us of carefree and wholesome days when the community got together to show off their wares. I get books sent to me as a blogger but don't often have time to … [Read more...]
Shifting Shorelines: Messages From a Wiser Self: Book Review
I was in South Florida for a week, so it seemed appropriate that I read a book called Shifting Shorelines: Messages From a Wiser Self while I was on the plane coming from Los Angeles. The book takes place on one of the Barrier Islands near the Florida Keys and is a reflection by 70-ish author Terry Helwig on her life’s journey and how she relates to the nature around her. I … [Read more...]
The Space in Between: An Empath’s Field Guide
One of the blurbs offered for my book The Space in Between: An Empath’s Field Guide generously states that I “put words to the wordless,” which honestly, was the most gratifying praise I could have received. It also partly explains why it took me so long to write my book—nearly ten years of countless revisions, exploring how to articulate my intuitive sensory existence. For … [Read more...]
How to Apply Your Superpowers Toward a Good Cause In Retirement | Book
Retirement is a lovely time. Being with friends, starting new hobbies, traveling. It is also a time when you can focus attention on a cause important to you. So, why not apply your superpowers to the cause closest to your heart? Yes, you have superpowers. Everyone has them. They may not be as cool as spidey senses or telekinesis, but they can be a powerful force for … [Read more...]
“The Queen of Second Chances” and Interview with Author DM Barr
Imagine being a young realtor told to infiltrate a senior center to convince the elderly to downsize or sell their homes. That’s the premise of “The Queen of Second Chances” by DM Barr. I interviewed the author, DM Barr, in the video below. Please watch it by clicking the player below. For more fun interviews click here. “The Queen of Second Chances” is a … [Read more...]