This past Friday (May 8), I was honored to receive the Independent Book Publisher’s Association Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for the top book title in the “Self Help” category. These prestigious awards recognize excellence in writing and design and are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent book writers and publishers. Hundreds of authors applied for this year’s Benjamin Franklin awards; to claim the top honor in their book category. My most recent book, Your Turn: … [Read more...]
Reading Brings Us Together: Stories to Read as a Family
As many of us are still stuck in our homes, you may find yourself reading more and looking for a break from the dizzying cadence of our current news cycle. For those with children, you may also be looking for some books that can re-engage them in learning and the spirit of curiosity about our world. I have always enjoyed reading, especially to children, and reading together as a family is a great way to meaningfully connect with each other. As an educator, I always found ways to make reading … [Read more...]
Celebrating Wonder and Beauty on Earth
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, I thought I would share some photos of my favorite places on this beautiful planet we call home. As you can see in my photos, I have traveled across the country and the world to witness the grandeur of renowned nature destinations, but I have also found beauty in places as simple and close as my own backyard. Whether navigating The Narrows at Zion National Park, trekking through Machu Picchu, or watching deer gracefully scampering through … [Read more...]
Teaching Our Children to Take Care of our Earth
In 1970, Earth Day was anointed as an annual day to recognize the relationship between humans and our home, the earth. As I recall, Earth Day was not a major day of recognition where I lived at the time. I was twenty-two years old and working hard to earn my teaching degree at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. My husband Lt. James L. Hull was in pilot training at Reese Air Force Base and committed to earn his wings in the Air Force. Amid everything else we had going on, this new holiday … [Read more...]
Music is a Salve for Our Souls
During these difficult times, people are experiencing trauma. Whether through personal experiences with the current crisis or being inundated with grim news reports, it’s a trying time for us all. We dutifully stay at home as mandated by authorities and watch the news of the COVID-19 pandemic as it spreads rapidly across the globe. The people in our world – including both our loved ones and people we don’t know – need all the love and support we can give. We do our best to live one day at a time … [Read more...]
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