Cultivating an Environment of Excellence
I've noticed an unfortunate trend in our household as of late. Mediocrity. My children are content with being simply mediocre. When asked to complete a task, they accomplish the bare minimum, pat themselves on the back, then ask if they can turn on the television. I'd like to blame this on...
Welcome New Readers!
"There are few moments when you receive a book and it just captures your attention and demands to be read. This is one of those books. It is powerful, emotional and full of passion. I cried, smiled and my heart broke at various times throughout the book. I was so attached when I first opened...
Vacation, Huffington, and a WINNER!
Once upon a time, I wrote blog posts every day. EVERY DAY! I don't know how I did that, honestly. Life was different then. The kids were younger, most of them still napped, and our days were less dictated by sports and activities, and growing social calendars. All that to say, I haven't had...
Behind the Scenes: The Mastermind of Babi Yar
When working on Like a River From Its Course, I knew that I wanted to give as historically accurate a glimpse into World War II Soviet Ukraine as I could while still offering myself plenty of creative license with the stories. Having so many real life stories to draw from helped shape many of...
