I did a podcast with Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly called Aging, Angst & Alleluia’s. Among other things, she is a Dementia Doula. I had not heard of that term before and now that I have, I’m hooked. Doula is an ancient Greek word meaning a woman who serves. That word has evolved into today’s world slightly […]
What a fun way to serve up hamburgers that closely resembles a shepherd’s pie! This recipe is great whether you are doing family night or if you are trying to wow your dinner guests! It is truly one that is simple but looks elaborate! Have you made any yet? No? Then let’s dive into the […]
I’ve never been comfortable talking about myself. Standing up in class each fall to share how I spent my summer vacation made me squirm. College essay writing was painful. And I’ll be honest – even today as I begin a talk or workshop with a quick introduction, in the back of my mind a quiet […]
When my daughter, Meg and her husband, Adam joyfully announced to my husband and myself in January of this year that they were expecting, I immediately started a Pinterest board to plan a baby shower for them. This was the exciting news I was hoping for! I have helped plan baby showers for our other […]
Author’s Bio: Amy L. Bernstein writes stories, essays, and poems that let readers feel while making them think. Her novels include The Potrero Complex, The Nighthawkers, Dreams of Song Times, and Fran, The Second Time Around. Amy is an award-winning journalist, speechwriter, playwright, and certified nonfiction book coach. When not glued to a screen, she […]
Did you get my book yet? Thank you if you did, and please consider leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads. If you haven’t purchased it yet, consider getting it from Bookshop.org if you want to support local bookstores. Or, you can now listen to me read Chapters 1-14 on my podcast, Dose of Depth. […]
NOTE: The audio player should appear below, if not, please click on the title of this post and go online to hear. Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify … or anywhere else Salem Jones is one of the best female rock singers and songwriters on the planet. She is also my friend, and a few weeks ago she posted […]
I’m on the outside looking in at a life larger than me. Migraine requires a departure from a society that doesn’t wait for me to be well again. Time moves forward with or without my involvement. I volunteer at a local cat rescue. I’m part of a group of women of various ages coming together […]
Living this past year because of the pandemic caused by Covid19 in isolation except for being with family, gave me special time to watch and interact with the grandkids. What a trip! All 6 kids have completely different personalities. The one thing they have in common is the sense of curiosity and how excited they […]
Shortly after purchasing our brand new motorhome all of our plans for touring the Oregon and California coast on our way to Arizona quickly fell apart. For 21 days we were in limbo as five different technicians worked to diagnose and fix the problem, namely that our motorhome wouldn’t start. Not even a click when […]
