Sixteen years of my life were spent playing contact football. I grew up surrounded by the game; some of my earliest memories are playing tackle football in the backyard with my brothers, and my dad was my first coach. I played from the time I was five years old through high school, where I began... Continue Reading →

My latest figurative piece, They Ride Along, portrays a complex woman who is crowded by colorful, expressive faces. The faces represent parts of herself, her stories if you will. The heart of the work reflects some of my recent thoughts and emotions about life as a journey.  The other day I saw a video on Facebook of... Continue Reading →

This woman is not only broken ... she is finally whole. Beliefs about brokenness: Some people deny or ignore their brokenness. They don't realize that another, stronger, fuller version of themselves can exist. These folks feel "okay." Others believe they deserve some degree of pain because that's what someone told them once upon a vulnerable... Continue Reading →

Surprise! New York Times bestselling novelist, Lisa See, popped in for a quick chat! Nearly seven years ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing beloved writer Lisa See. I met her in person soon after at a luncheon, which was wonderful. You can read my 2010 interview with Lisa here. As part of the relaunch of my blog, I... Continue Reading →