Joy’s garden

By |2017-06-13T20:45:37+00:00June 6th, 2014|Latest posts, Lifestyle, survivorship|

This brilliant patch of volunteer flowers grows beside my neighbor's driveway. His wife, Joy, grew and canned fruits and vegetables and shared them with all of us who live nearby. About four years ago, she died unexpectedly. Her husband dug the vegetable garden under. And since then, each spring and summer, these volunteer flowers come, [...]

awesome party

By |2017-06-13T20:45:37+00:00April 7th, 2014|2014 Edition, book launch, events, Latest posts, photos|

It was a fabulous party. So many people came, friends, strangers and readers of the book. What a great send off!The Northcoast Rape Crisis Team was there (we put this on as a benefit for them). They use Strong at the Heart for crisis worker trainings and to give to clients.One young crisis worker talked [...]

book launch!

By |2014-04-07T21:10:55+00:00April 3rd, 2014|2014 Edition, book launch, events, Latest posts|

Tomorrow is the official launch of the new, updated, paperback edition of Strong at the Heart. The party will be at one of my favorite places--the bookstore four blocks from my house. If you are local, do come!  Northtown Books, 957 H Street, Arcata, CA. The party starts at 7 pm. This morning I was [...]