Books, books + more books: working through my TBR

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Because I write romance, it might come as a surprise that I gravitate toward reading psychological thrillers. Lately, however, I’ve been devouring nonfiction (with a fictional romance thrown in). Here’s a shout out to the top five books in my (to be) read pile…[read more]

Letting go: opportunities to grow

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As we welcome spring’s official appearance in Northern Arizona’s Rim Country, the possibility of a new season breathes fresh life into me. But without the end of one season, we can’t welcome a new season—which holds true in life, too. We say goodbye to…[read more]

Answering the call: stepping into a new season

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Although March came in like a lion and snow still lingers on the ground in my slice of the forest, I recently spotted a robin—a hopeful sign that spring is just around the corner. And while it was fun to experience a “real” winter after 22 years, I’m looking forward to…[read more]

Doing it all over again: if I knew then what I know now

A year ago, my husband and I set in motion a series of leaps (of faith) that turned our well-laid retirement planning into a buckle-up-for-the-ride-of-a-lifetime adventure. But to say we were unprepared would be an understatement. For example…[read more]