Second Acts
Have you ever sat around and pondered what you might like your second act to be? Maybe you’ve never…
Transmutation
This past Monday night I did something I’ve wanted to do since I was probably six years old – I…
The Worst Day, The Best Day
It was a regular day just like any other, probably a Tuesday. The sun was low in the sky and my…
The Winds of Self-Doubt
I’m reading a novel right now called The Winds of War and, while I haven’t figured out just yet…
Life Shows You Your Calling
This is an excerpt from my book, Halfway There: Lessons at Midlife. I hope you enjoy this sample!…
Lessons from Audrey Hepburn
Last year I finished a biography of Audrey Hepburn and overall it was a delight. I’ve never…
The Riot
The Riot by Elizabeth C. Haynes Flushing skin. A tinge at the ears on my pale, olive complexion.…
Hidden Prejudices
When I was twenty-nine years old, I began a rather harrowing year as a public school teacher (okay,…
A Broken Shell
Today’s post may not be exactly like one of my normal blogs, but it’s something I want to talk…