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Do you have travel plans this summer? Mark and I returned from our whirlwind book tour in CA at the end of April. We’re now in Ohio for our niece’s wedding and an Author Talk at a Christian school in Columbus, OH. One thought I shared with students this week came from a Hebrew proverb: …[ read more ]

My husband and I took a whirlwind trip through California during the month of March. First, I gave a presentation at the California Council for the Social Studies State Convention on Multiliteracy  March 6. Then, as we traveled throughout the state, I gave author talks to schools and museums regarding Yosemite Trail Discovered. A highlight …[ read more ]

Do patterns of behavior exist that we fall into without even knowing it? Yes  and no. This past year I’ve done a deep dive into the idea of archetypes, learning much from researcher, author, and speaker K.M. Weiland.  ‘ Archetype Definition and Benefits Psychologists define archetypes as “universal, inborn models of people, behaviors, or personalities …[ read more ]

As you may know, my husband and I have been recovering from COVID the past few weeks, having landed in the hospital. We are doing much better – moving and breathing slowly, but doing better. As I look forward to December, my heart turns to family and music.When I taught band and choir, long before …[ read more ]

What do you do when you need a lift for your heart and soul? As we move into the cooler month of November, a time of Thanksgiving, I’m turning to Handel’s “Eternal Source of Light Divine.”