Julia's Story

On June 11, 2011, at 4:14pm, PST, I received a text from a friend which read, We just put George down, "my beloved 4 legged baby." Feeling the weight of her words, I immediately called her to provide consolation. When she answered, I asked how she was...

She is three years old when she approaches me with her curious eyes and curly, black hair and asks, "Momma, do you know what metamorphosis* is?" Amazed that she even knows how to pronounce the word, makes me want to kiss her temple with glee, but I wait...

How grand to find inspiration in your fellow man on Memorial Day! Every year in Venice Beach, Joe Wheatley promotes an Armed Forces Championship in conjunction with a Bikini, Figure and Bodybuilding Competition. At 1300 hours, a plane flies overheard...

I awoke this morning with the thought of three significant people who share a birthday with one another. Lest I forget and before the day was absorbed with tasks, I sent them well wishes, jokes and love. Wanting them to know their impact in my life, I...

In constant motion, we move, rarely finding the time to catch a breath. We know that time waits for no one, so we become robotic and try to meet the deadlines we set for ourselves. Believing more accomplishments will make us happier, we increase momentum....

You receive your newborn*, swaddled in a blanket and upon seeing their angelic face, you are never the same again. Earnest devotion automatically follows and the great task of mothering begins. Later, a mere photograph of someone else's baby melts your...

As I look out the window on my return flight from a business trip, I wonder what other revelations my book's process will bring forth. Ten candid interviews with much video footage were completed and their frank dialogues were profound in nature. Some...

Last night, my good friend, Veteran, Darwin Laidley visitied me at home. What he brought forth were heroic stories which entailed overcoming life's challenges. Until 4 a.m, we shared vivid recollections of moments that caused us to empathize, laugh and...

It is great to be a woman!* There is so much we can do*, yet we give ourselves and each other such little credit. Why? Throughout history*, women have taken on important roles and have made grand accomplishments. There are countless stories showing courage...

We face giants* continuously. Their characteristics differ, but their ability to make us feel powerless remains the same. As toddlers, an angry look or a reprimand from an adult brought us to tears and we could do nothing to combat it. Later, the steps...