A Dream Come True

Continuing my series of excerpts and “Reflections” from my memoir. The following is from Chapter One, “A Daughter’s Dream” and subchapter, “A Dream Come True.” Looking at my childhood scrapbook made from an old Look magazine,...

A Touching Insight

Scattered throughout my book I have about a dozen passages I’ve titled “Reflections” which a number of people have told me they especially enjoy. A highly recommended editor I paid to read an early draft told me I didn’t need these reflections. So glad I didn’t listen...

Daring to Dare in 2016

Daring to dream, daring to do, daring to live, really live, full out. This is my intention for 2016. I didn’t even know that, until just now as I typed the words! How many of us can say we live each day fully, as if there’s no tomorrow? We’ve read stories and maybe...

Don’t Die With Your Song Unsung

I remember reading somewhere, none of the great people ever died with their song unsung. One could also say, they became great because they made sure to sing their song. You may remember the wonderful hit by the Carpenters in the ’70’s, “Sing, sing a song, sing...

Great Thoughts Come From the Heart

I recently came across this wonderful saying in a Chinese Fortune Cookie. Goes to show, wisdom and inspiration can come from unlikely sources! I liked it so much I tucked it in my wallet. Thinking about this today I reflected that, as I embarked upon the journey of...