If you’ve read my latest book, Your Turn, you know that I write a great deal about some of my personal struggles with mental health, addiction and a very pertinent topic at this time period in American society, eating disorders. It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week from Feb. 24- March 1, and there’s no better time to talk about this vital, yet largely underreported, topic than now. The theme for this year’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is “Come as You Are: Hindsight is … [Read more...]
Your Turn Reviewed, Praised by my Hometown Newspaper, Seminole Sentinel
This past week, I was honored to have my latest book, Your Turn: Ways to Celebrate Life Through Storytelling, covered by my hometown newspaper, the Seminole Sentinel. The review, written by Sam Holbrooks, was inspired by my holiday visit to the Gaines County Museum, a few months ago, alongside a pair of other fantastic local authors, Tina Siemens and Claude Spence. The detail, praise and observations Holbrooks had about Your Turn made me elated, and I’m excited to share them with … [Read more...]
In Honor of my Late Husband, 1st Lt. James L. Hull
Dear Readers, I want to take the time today to recognize that it has been 49 years since my late husband’s, 1st Lt. James Larry Hull, plane was shot down while he was serving in the Vietnam War. In October 2006, Larry’s remains were identified and returned to us for burial. On November 13, 2006, Larry was buried at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington D.C.; he was buried with full military honors. I’ll be thinking about him a great deal today, and I encourage you to visit his … [Read more...]
Lending a Helping Hand: Incredible Stories of Animal-Human Connection
If you’ve read my blogs in the past, you know that I write a great deal about the connectedness between animals and humans. Whether it is witnessing a beautiful whale in an ocean, swimming with dolphins, or bonding with the family dog or cat, there is an unspoken relationship we have with animals that is sometimes quite awe-inspiring. And occasionally an incredible image from humankind’s connection to animals emerges that captures the interconnectedness of all beings who inhabit the … [Read more...]
A Reflection on Kobe Bryant’s Special Father-Daughter Relationship
The tragic death of former basketball star Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and six of Bryant’s family friends last month was certainly one of the most jarring news stories of this year. Not only did Bryant leave a legacy as one of professional basketball’s greatest all-time players, but he had also become an ambassador for the game itself and a revered icon by fans, aspiring athletes and those who appreciate human greatness. The impact of Kobe Bryant’s death created a historic … [Read more...]
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