Is it too late to get a do-over? Maybe, but maybe not. George Clooney’s last line in the movie, Jay Kelly, is “Can I go again?” Was he wanting to see himself on the big screen again, or was he wanting a do-over? This isn’t a persuasive piece as there is no aim to bend…

I’m proud of how far I’ve come since I published my first book in 2020. I’ve now published 5 books, and as an indie author who self-publishes, it takes me on a whole journey where I have to do a lot more than just write. So, here’s a little description of a journey to publication,…

Last month, I talked about my long, drawn-out journey to being a writer.  I offered some sage advice: “If you want to be a writer, write!” And yes, I really do believe it’s that simple. Your writing will start with a first draft, and I love a messy first draft because it means there have…

Have you ever loved someone so deeply that no matter what they do, you can’t stop loving them? Whether your spouse, kids, parents, siblings, etcetera, you forgive and forget… and forgive and forget… and forgive and forget. It becomes an ongoing cycle, all the while you’re suppressing how they’ve made you feel just to keep…

We were sitting at happy hour, half laughing and half wrestling with heavy topics, when the conversation landed on the idea of friends being family. One of our friends suddenly said, “Even though we say it, we all know friends aren’t really family.” I couldn’t agree less. Would you be surprised to hear that I…

The start of a new year often arrives with pressure. New goals. New habits. A new version of yourself you’re expected to become overnight. But 2026 doesn’t need to be about reinvention through exhaustion. It can be about intention. About choosing growth without burning yourself out. About setting goals that align with who you are,…