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A Fun Little Halloween Poem That Beckons You to Read It Again and Again
I wrote this poem years ago and never published it. It’s just a short fun read for the upcoming holiday this week that puts a spin on monsters. As someone who is actively working on children’s fiction and has a MFT graduate, I wrote this to help understand bullies, and even our children when they’re…
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When Everything Falls Apart
There are many terms that encompass this poop hits the fan moment. Even as writers, we intentionally create these challenges in a template otherwise known as the hero’s journey. But within our lifetime, there has never been a time when we’re globally experiencing grief, loss, fear and instability. During moments of intense uncertainty, we fall…
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How to Make Use of This Pandemic Time
I must have been 7 or 8 growing up on Oahu when I first heard of it. The teacher told us about laundry detergent and how it ended up in rivers and streams soiling our water, killing our fish. A big topic for little kids and one that’s never left me. I grew up in the…
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Debunking the Myth of the Starving Artist with Financial Planner Lupe Camargo
One of the things that sabotage creative types is fear about money especially now when we’re stressed and worried about, well everything. This is why I invited financial planner Lupe to talk with us today. It’s the reason why your business isn’t where you want it to be or you’re afraid to pursue your passion….
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Finding Your Purpose in a Pandemic and Why It’s Important
The state of the world feels like it’s hanging by a thread. As I write this, Hawaii is returning to lockdown. We’re reeling from hurricanes, the shock of the Lebanon explosions, increasing numbers in our state and around the world. All the protests. The unnecessary deaths. It’s enough to make any of us feel the…
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Life Owes You Nothing
Life owes you nothing. It doesn’t owe you a favor for the ill-fit parents you were given or the illness you received. It won’t return the diamond you lost and definitely not the man who gave it to you in the first place. It won’t hand over a mother you always dreamed of having or…
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YouTube Interview With Karen Gibson About Why Moms Should Find Their Passion
The tables were turned and I was interviewed in this Zoom video with my friend and author, and owner of Brain Builders, Karen Gibson. I hope you glean some information on motherhood and passion in this short interview.