We all leave treasures behind when we leave this earth: precious memories and meaningful possessions. We also let go of some while we’re alive. This newsletter is about leaving treasures…
Treasures in the Forest
A Path Worth Taking
A Path Worth Taking is a book I never thought I’d publish. I thought I was done with non-fiction. But I found that Along Came A Gardener, a self-help book…
Heroes, AI, and More
Last week, I published my Hearts and Pages newsletter through Substack about some heroes in our midst. One of them, two weeks ago at Vishyvanka Day, organized by the Comox…
Book Launch of A House Full of Strangers
I’m pleased to announce the book launch of A House Full of Strangers: Based on True Stories. This short story collection, set in Winnipeg during the 1940s and 1950s, is…
What Does Love Have to Do With It?
Love in My Stories What does love have to do with it? I’ve been thinking a lot about that, while I’m preparing to launch A House Full of Strangers, my…
A Year of Hope and Frustration
Where would we be without hope? It’s what fuels our dreams and loves. But this past year has tested us all, lots of hope and frustration, with the war in…
Love and Pain
Love and pain seem to go together. Taylor Swift and Patsy Cline hit the top of the music charts with songs about heartbreak. Everyone needs love and though we’ve heard…
Death Letter Blues: A Thriller
The premiere of DEATH LETTER BLUES, a supernatural and psychological thriller, set in the Deep South went well. A great audience showed up on August 7th to view the film at…
7 Post Book Launch Thoughts
I’m happy Along Came A Gardener , my inspirational self-help book and memoir, is finally out, but I’m having a lot of post book launch thoughts. Some good ones, some…
7 Thoughts on What to Look for in a Therapist
Since I just released Along Came A Gardener, in which I encourage anyone to go for therapy if they’re feeling emotionally stuck, I thought I’d write a blog post, giving…