

So This Is Christmas, And What Have You Done?
The holiday season is easily one of the most popular of the year! It's a time spent with family and friends, and if we're lucky (or...


Mommy Issues
Losing a mother at any age is life altering. I'll write that again. Losing a mother at any age is life altering. But, losing her as a...


On Finding Ntozake
Many of us spend the bulk of our lives taking care of everyone else- Our husbands, our children and their friends. There are aging...


The Power of a Good, "What If?"
As kids we harnessed the full power of a good what if question. Sure, people call it imagination, but it always started with a what if. ...


2016 Fall Fashion Must-Haves
Fall or autumn, which ever you prefer is by far my FAVORITE fashion season! I love the colors – the pumpkins and kales and eggplants and...


I Write Love Stories
I love writing about love. I love researching and analyzing the phenomenon. My life has been fertile ground for an up close and...


Breaking Down the Shine Theory
The Shine Theory Let me start by acknowledging that I often find myself in awe of powerful women: Athletes, educators, entrepreneurs,...
Just For Fun
Cognitive functions influence how you respond and are your basic internal makeup. They are the reasons WHY you do WHAT you do. You have...













































