Conversation with Your BFF: ‘My Date Hates My Dog…What Should I Do?’

As the dog mom of four rescue pups, dating someone who doesn’t love my fur babies is not ever going to happen. In fact, two of my pups found their […]
Writers Who Read: My Top Picks from Well-Known Book Clubs

Book clubs have been around for many years with a few well-known ones popping up in the media. Celebrities and news personalities have spread their love for reading by creating […]
9 Tips for Writing Stronger Emails

Turn on your computer and open up your email inbox. Click on the “compose/new message” button. A new, blank message appears on your screen. You sit there with your fingers […]
Flash Fiction – Sparks

The parade was the same every year, but here I stood, waving my flag because, America. Soldiers from all branches passed by, waving, and smiling. I swung my flag a bit harder […]
Ditch the Hustle Culture

I truly thought we were past the point of hustle harder, girl bosses, and endless working. I think the pandemic made it harder. Hear me out: I think the pivoting, […]
Which Hawaiian Island Should You Visit?

Want to explore Hawaii, but don’t know where to start? Deciding which island to visit can be overwhelming at first glance. Here is a breakdown of the four most popular […]
A Poem’s Inspiration

Some years ago, my brilliant, compassionate friend Meg sent me the gift of a lifetime: a collection titled “A Year with Rumi: Daily Readings.” Leave it to Meg to find […]
In the Spotlight

Dawn Poole (pictured, left) What makes you YOU? I’m an introverted people person. Very shy, but I work hard to get out of my head and connect with people. Connecting […]
Choose Wisely

Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is […]
The Practice of Kindness

True Confessions You know that annoying driver behind you? The one who follows too closely and looks annoyed when you glance in the rearview mirror as if to ask […]