A few weeks ago, my younger son said, "Mom, let's go out to breakfast." We went to a local spot, and as I took my seat, I instantly noticed an older married couple across the way. One sipped cranberry juice, the other iced tea. And they sat quietly. As my son and I chatted away about his plans for the weekend I kept stealing glances at the couple. There was no tension, I could tell. They looked so comfortable being quiet. So at ease. In between my bites of gluten free creamed

I love my three younger sisters. I figured I'd let you in on these three wickedly cool broads. Meghan is two years younger than me. We shared a bedroom until I was 17 years old. Bunk beds and all. I was top bunk and she bottom and we had this long mirror that we'd talk through after lights were out. Our topics generally ranged from boys to boys. We actually created this secret collection of "Kathleen + _______ "and "Meghan + _______" hearts scrawled on the underside of my top

Luck often feels like a mysterious force, something that happens to others but not to us. Yet, when it comes to creative work and writing, waiting for luck to strike is a losing game. This Saint Patrick’s Day, it’s time to rethink luck and discover how you can make your own luck in your creative endeavors. Whether you’re drafting your next novel, brainstorming ideas, or polishing your writing skills, the magic lies in your hands. The Myth of Luck and Creativity Many creative

Why wanting less can sometimes give you more. Have you ever wanted something so badly it felt like your life was on pause? In this post, I want to share a simple shift that helped me move forward when effort alone wasn’t enough. And, how letting go can actually bring you closer to what you want. At the risk of sounding hokey and new agey, I suggest this: set it free. If you've done everything humanly possible to achieve what it is you want, and I do mean everything, then rele