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How to Fall in Love with a Stranger

Meeting new people on dating apps or from a matchmaker introduction, is essentially meeting a stranger with the hope of love.

Students Rise Up

Today, March 3, 2022, was a monumental day in Florida. Students in almost every county in the state participated in a Walk Out to protest...

Dating Spotlight: Ghosting

If you have an active dating life, chances are you have been on the receiving end of being ghosted. I believe this to be one of the worse...

Remembering Mindfulness

"The word SHOULD is a prison that we place ourselves in."

Working from Home - Policies from your Boss!

Whether this is new for you or you are a pro, knowing that millions of people are now working from home may give you a sense of community...

The Fear of Living a Creative Life

I drive myself to do more and produce better work in a way that no boss has ever motivated me to do. Fear is my leader!

Resolutions Smesholutions 2020

Somewhere along the way, in my parenting journey, I started to embrace the unknown. Controlling is in my blood and I’ve wanted to abandon it

Empowering Women, One Talent at a Time

Honoring a creative talent in Gainesville: Onna Maya Meyer, owner of www.onnamaya.com Empowering Photography and Intricate Native Jewelry

Little Miracles

He has a way of telling a story that is relatable and tugs at the heart, like only a Dad who is in love with his family could.

Why Are Tweens Like That?

In these moments, I think I’ve lost someone I’ve loved my whole life, with my whole big open heart. She is gone. And I’m scared.

An Open Apology to my Family

I felt the huge responsibility of parenting, knowing it was up to us to provide for them physically, emotionally, & spiritually.

Freelance Writing Now!

I know the excitement of completing a manuscript and I am able to re-live those moments again and again with my clients.

My Secret Life As A Writer Part II

"I deeply felt the pain and fear return during times of my writing, however I also felt relief once the words formulated another chapter."

Why Is Virginia Woolf My Favorite Author?

Her stream of consciousness writing was unique... She is considered a feminist and I often wonder what she would be capable of today.

My Secret Life As a Writer Part I

Throughout my life, book ideas flood over me and I desperately wish I could press “pause” on my life, to begin researching, outlining, and..

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