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 …
“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.
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 …
Goodbye to Baby Jesus
I bring back this post each year on January 6, the day that marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas that began on Christmas Day. Those twelve …