Distance doesn't have to mean disconnect. Whether your best friend moved across the country, you relocated for a fresh start, or life just took you in different directions, these friendships are worth the effort. Here are practical, meaningful ways to stay close when you can't be near.
When you love someone who is addicted to something that can end their life in an instant, it consumes you. The fear. The sadness. The waiting for the phone to...
I set my coffee down and jumped up from the couch. “I’m going to write that article,” I declared to my husband, then set to work doing everything but, trying everything I could think of to still my racing mind. Fifteen minutes later, I returned to the family room, shaking my hands at my sides. I’d just realized that, if I got it right, I could help my readers find the world I’d created. They could connect with the friendships I’d developed in that world. They could fall in love with my characters.
But then it came. The voice in my head that insists on being heard. That wants so desperately to be believed.
Friendship, like a well-tended garden, grows and transforms through different seasons of life. In the premiere episode of the "Silver & Gold Friends Podcast," my daughter-in-love, Bri, shares a heartwarming story that perfectly captures this transformation.
The Sensational Six remind us that friendship is a powerful force that can transform our lives. As Jenna discovers, having a strong support system can make all the difference in pursuing our dreams and becoming the best version of ourselves.
As we step into a new year, many of us are setting intentions and choosing words that resonate with our goals and aspirations. For me, the word of the year is "balance." In a world that often pulls us in multiple directions, finding equilibrium in various areas of life is both a challenge and a necessity.
While many people only see the end result of an author's efforts, there is so much more going on behind the scenes on any given day. Many authors are supporting themselves or their families with a full-time job while we get our careers off the ground which only serves to make our days even more compact. How do I manage it all? Coffee! Oh and lists. If I didn't have a to-do list and a schedule, I'd never accomplish a thing. Here's a typical day in the life of an author.
Parenting in the in-between phase is a journey of love, patience, and growth. By balancing independence and support, focusing on your younger children, and managing your own transition, you can navigate this phase with confidence and joy. Remember, you're not alone in this journey.