I was twelve years old and babysitting, at least in body. In my mind, I was Jenny MacPartland—a single woman who'd been knocked punch-drunk …
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Beautiful Breakups: What the Revision Process Can Teach Us
The other day two things happened that seemed so connected, I had to share them. Within the same hour, I learned that a close friend is …
Happy Retirement, Dad!
One day during kindergarden I stood before my classmates and shared my favorite "show and tell" to date: "My dad is a Minnesota Viking." No, …
Leaping Smart: Useful Steps for Authors
"Leap, and the net will appear." —John Burroughs I'm a big fan of leaping toward our dreams, fueled up on faith and determination. If we …
Filmmaker Diane Israel on Beauty, Healing & Feeling to Be Free
If I had one Oscar to award this year or anytime, I'd give it to Diane Israel. I first met Diane at the National Eating Disorders …