Recently, in Vancouver, British Columbia, we became aware, once again, of the cracks in mental health services. They failed to help those in need and they failed to protect the…
The Cracks in Mental Health Services
Life’s Emotional Roller Coaster
I’ve recently launched Along Came A Gardener, my non-fiction book containing tips on riding life’s emotional roller coaster. We all have challenges in life, whether it’s in our personal relationships,…
Managing Stress Today
We’ve always had stress; so managing stress is part of living whether it’s in our families, our workplace, or community. When faced with workplace problems, family conflict, breakups, financial pressures,…
Inside the Inspirational Pages
With fall fast approaching, I thought I’d share what’s inside the inspirational pages of my self-help book, Along Came A Gardener, to be launched on March 15, 2025. Those of…
The Mad Among Us
For my first blog post of 2023, I thought I’d write about the mad among us. It seems fitting when I think about all the crazy stuff we read on…
Believing a Woman’s Story
I’ve been a feminist since the 1960s, so I find it sad that believing a woman’s story is still a major problem today. The reaction to Oprah’s recent interview with…
STAYING POSITIVE IN GRIM TIMES
I don’t know about you, but it’s hard staying positive in such grim times. This pandemic is taking longer to get through than most of us expected. I’m using what…
Amazon’s Surprise Discount
This morning I checked the book categories of The Rubber Fence on Amazon and discovered that Amazon had given my novel a surprise discount. It was listed as $14.95 but…
Cover Reveal for ALONG CAME A GARDENER
Cover Reveal Thrilled to reveal the cover for my next book, ALONG CAME A GARDENER. In this inspirational book, I’ll share some tips on managing life’s ups and downs. Tips…
Flawless Women Magazine – A Breath of Fresh Air
When I got a request to write for Flawless Women Magazine, I wondered what it was all about. There are so many women’s magazines out there, most of them geared…