Labor Day Gratitude For Those Whose Work Enriches Our Lives
What is Labor Day? “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic …
“Connection is why we’re here…and what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” ~ Dr. Brené Brown
There are four essential connections of the Heartspoken Life, and when our life gets out kilter, we can almost always find that one of them needs some work.
A Prayer For Our Country On July 4
I share this prayer each year from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. It was written originally by The Rev. George Lyman Locke (1835-1919), Rector of …
Shrimp Etouffée
Serves 3-4 people Adapted by me and my mother-in-law, Ellen Cottrell, from a recipe for “Crayfish Etouffée” submitted by Mrs. Richard D. …
Author AI Workshop June 4, 2025
Book marketing doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. If you’ve felt stuck or stressed trying to promote your message, you’re not alone—and there’s a …
Book Review: Syme’s Letter Writer by Rachel Symes
A must-have treasure for every letter-writing enthusiast Syme’s Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondenceby Rachel SymePublished 2024 by …
Celebrate Earth Day with Nature-Inspired Stationery
Earth Day is April 22, and it’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on the natural beauty around us and strengthen our Connection with Nature, …
Daily Lenten Haiku 2025
Haiku is an ancient Japanese form of poetry consisting of seventeen syllables in three lines of five, seven, and five. In a mysterious way, the …
Let The Spirit Of St. Patrick Feed Your Heart And Soul
I share this post every year on March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy! St. Patrick: the Irish saint who wasn’t Irish Patrick is known as …
Highly Recommended Book for Note Writers!
The perfect companion to my HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire I read many books when I was researching …