A blend of memoir, mentoring, observations, and some of my mother’s poetry, this book is eclectic, emotional, and deeply personal. Life Flows reveals my life of challenges, changes, and discoveries through keen observation and humor.

Readers will connect with both the joys and sorrows, value the shared wisdom from lessons learned, and be moved by my mother’s emotional journey. They’ll find humor in and appreciate the unique travel insights.

“This is the little book you want to keep on the table beside your bed or favorite chair. Pick it up whenever you need a light read or when you’re feeling confused, indecisive, or lost about something in your life,” Alexandra DeArmon, journalist.

I co-authored this book with two other widows to provide guidance every family should follow to be prepared for the unwanted but possible experience of widowhood. It offers insights into the expectations and experiences a widow navigates and suggestions for how loved ones can support her.

Our personal worlds change at varying paces throughout our lives. Some changes are forced on us; some we choose to make. If we can capture and maintain as much control as possible over that change, we can thrive in the outcome. As a former teacher and trainer, I want to help others avoid, or at least more easily, work through some of the tough choices and changes. 

Now What Do I Do? is a guide for making better decisions and choices. Storyteller that I am, however, this guide is not simply a how-to book. The pages also contain stories that exemplify times I’ve used each technique – or wished I had.