May Day celebrates the beauty of nature and life’s abundance.
The dormant seeds of winter we wrote about several weeks ago are now emerging from the soil and bursting into new life. The renewal of what was considered dead is a pervasive springtime theme that manifests itself in vernal celebrations like Easter, Passover, and May…
Recently, Bob and I drove to Augusta, Georgia, to see a practice round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, a bucket list item for Bob. We planned to wander the gorgeous course, enjoy the pre-Master’s Tournament buzz, catch a practice round by our favorite players, and enjoy the spring weather.
Boy,…
I've been eagerly anticipating the launch of my redesigned website for months. Today, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning, impatient to tear off the paper and show off my favorite new outfit to everyone.
Did you have a favorite outfit or article of clothing as a child? Were you known for this look?…
Patricia is a bridesmaid in friend Gena's Wedding, 1975
In 1975, I was in my friend Gena’s wedding, serving as one of thirteen bridesmaids paired with thirteen groomsmen. We girls were all decked out in poufy mauve and green flowered dresses and big floppy hats. You gotta love the seventies! I’ll never forget the fashion statement…
The women in our lives don’t have to be history-making trailblazers for us to appreciate the powerfulforce they’ve been in our lives. Think of a woman you know who has inspired you. It might be a wife, mom, relative, friend, or coworker. Now, recall a story about her that reflects that spark. As you write, consider:…
As the winter weather turns from dry and frigid to warm and humid, dormant seeds lay in wait, nestled in the soil.
Do you ever feel like that little seed, waiting in the cold dark for the next chapter to unfold? Sometimes, it’s hard to see the beauty in such a time. These are often…
I have a commitment to finish the first draft of my memoir this year, and I need your help.
Like most other authors, I struggle to write doing it by myself. I need you and your help to keep meaccountable to my commitment, and I’d like to do the same for you.
I’m excited to introduce…
Coaches develop, improve, and promote changes in a person’s skill set and help them identify goals. A coach is also a great source of accountability. You’ll never see this on the sidelines of the NFL, but coaches are excellent cheerleaders, motivating and challenging their students to keep going even if it’s difficult.
My…