Dark Clouds Threaten: Keeping the Sunshine of Joy

Kristin Faith Evans is the mother of two beloved children with unrelated, unpredicted rare genetic birth disorders. She’s learned the secret of keeping life filled with joy even when dark clouds threaten.  Kristin Faith Evans knows the secret of keeping life...

Common Ground: Identifying the REAL Political Spectrum

Early primary voting is open in Texas. Are you wondering how to talk about politics without starting WWIII at your house? Well, here’s a short video (less than 4 minutes) to help you find common ground. Yep, even with people you think are pretty dang extreme...

Pinterest: An Interview Where I Least Expect It!

So, this week when I ran through my Pinterest notifications, I found this one! Yes, my book is on someone else’s Pinterest page. Wow! Silly I know, but can I just pause and be amazed. I found my book on someone else’s Pinterest page. Pretty cool! Pinterest...

Healthy Ambition: Sparking Self-motivation in Kids

People often think of ambition as a bad thing. Maybe it is when ambition seeks to collect fancy toys, like hotrod cars and mink coats.  Hanging out with some folks I love. But what about all the men and women we know who are ambitious because they want to provide...

The Politics of Generosity: Reclaiming Our Nation’s Misspent Vocabulary

Women’s Fund Executive Director Zoe Lawhorn, let me write whatever I wanted to. Now, there’s an irresistible invitation for any writer! I called it, The Politics of Generosity: Reclaiming Our Misspent Vocabulary. Women’s Fund of Smith County...

Mother-in-law, Daughter-in-law, Mentoring: Relationships Can Go Right

I couldn’t wait to interview family expert Deb DeArmond. But what to ask her first? We chose to focus on the mother-in-law, daughter-in-law relationship.  Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Deb DeArmond with husband, Ron. Deb packed this episode with wisdom from her...