Not Dazzled by Zazzle

Have you ever had a trusted platform shatter your trust in them? After more than a decade of believing, the platform crushed your faith and all the good feels you had about it. What do you do? My Zazzle Story I first signed on with Zazzle in 2011. I wanted a platform...

Taking Baby Steps to a Writing Goal

A favorite mantra I tell myself is – even baby steps move you forward. Unfortunately, when it comes to publishing my first book, my baby phase extends far beyond the norm. So, I finally put on my big girl pants and set out a plan to get my book published in...

The Positive Pursuit

The pursuit of all things positive is strewn with obstacles. The current political environment Daily life frustrations (like lousy customer service, stressed-out family and friends) Compounded by a history of bad experiences Even the most committed Pollyanna-types...

Do You Judge Too Quickly?

We all judge. At times, it seems we cannot help ourselves. On social media, itโ€™s an international sport. But what if we tried to stop? Think about it. We judge even the most inconsequential elements of life. The clothes people wear Their hair, weight, or the skin they...

Goals are the Light of Promise

With each new year, personal and business goals pepper social media posts. No matter how barren the closing year may have been, goals are the light of promise for the new year. There’s something about getting goals down on paper (or screen) that turns the...

Thanksgiving 2024: Still Thankful

2024 was a challenging year in so many ways. But I prefer to focus on the positive. To focus on hope. After all, I am a self-professed Pollyanna. ๐Ÿ˜‰ With credit to my friend, Anne Wayman, who started this tradition of a Thanksgiving list, it’s time again for...