The Turtle

Years ago, when I was a counselor serving children of divorced families, one young man I worked with stood out. I adored Devin, and as is typical of many children where the parents are in conflict with one another, he felt so torn between the two. He always felt the...

The Connection

We all have certain snapshots of our childhoods that take root in our minds There are moments in time that just seem to capture the essence of what life was like for us – or at least how it seemed life was like for us – in those years when we are first discovering who...
What’s on your joy list?

What’s on your joy list?

I have recently rediscovered a long dormant passion: I love to sing. That doesn’t mean others love that I sing, but I surely do.  In the car, around the house, whenever the spirit moves me, I break out in song – often surprising anyone within earshot, especially my...
Joda on Channel 8 News!

Joda on Channel 8 News!

What an exciting and fun day at Channel 8  news with Denise Rodriquez of Salud Healty Pantry in Great Falls Virginia. Abbey Slitor was spectacular at making this opportunity happen. The team at Channel 8 were kind and supportive. While is was not Oprah or being like...