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“Writing is the painting of the voice.”

~ Voltaire

Leaving Behind What Holds You Back

My Montreal bookclub, lovingly named The Dead Tree Society, recently read Cheryl Strayed’s memoir, Wild. The discussion following was like...

Learning Virtues with Gratitude

On this Canadian Thanksgiving, I have much to share. I haven’t written in awhile as this past year, I have...

Hurt in Huntsville

Dear Annie, I find myself in a pickle and would love your thoughts and advice. I will be the Matron...

How to Really Answer this Question: Who Are You?

How would you answer this simple question? Who are you? I recently posed this question to participants at the Awards...

Have You Found the Path to Happiness ?

Many conversations I’ve had recently have centered around the struggle of finding happiness while living through the challenges and limitations...

Feel Like You’re Never Good Enough? 4 Mindset Shifts That Will Turn Things Around

Thinking you are never good enough will make you feel like you are not good enough. If you want to...

Drama in Dallas

Dear Annie: Someone I was once close to died unexpectedly recently. We had been friends for years and then had...

Disturbed in Dallas

Dear Annie, When did it become socially acceptable to discuss politics, religion, and sex with strangers in a casual public...

Discovering The Shack by William P. Young – An Exploration of Spirituality

I believe everything in life is a relationship; social, intimate, community, career, family, God (creator/universe) and self yes, self! I’ll...

Curious in Ashville

Dear Annie, I am writing because I need clarification about modern-day etiquette regarding thank you notes. It seems members of...

Could There Be ‘Alternative Facts’ When It Comes to Defining Love?

“He doesn’t love me!”” She doesn’t even have the capacity to love!” “ My mom never even liked me”. “My...

Change Is In The Air!

Embracing change in life is like the turning of autumn leaves. Just as the trees shed their vibrant colors, trusting...