Re-Entering the Third DimensionOut of the screen and back into real life. With Covid slowly subsiding, we're beginning to socialize like human beings again. Remember how?
Turning Endings From Bitter to SweetEverything eventually ends. And not always well. How do you handle things? Do you choose the bitter or the sweet? It IS a choice.
Reinventing Yourself Later in LifeDon't let fear move into the driver's seat. Take charge of your life and take on new challenges. And new directions. Just do so wisely.
All I Want For Christmas…More stuff. Or...memories? Friendships? Shared experiences? Sometimes you need to focus on what you really want. Or need. Not just stuff.
Storytelling in 30 Seconds (or Less)Sometimes you only have 30 secs to build a world and convince people to play in it. Japanese poetry, Shakespeare & Sorkin can show you how.
The Mighty Morphin’ Monopoly Mogul Morphing isn't just for Power Rangers. We're constantly changing as we move through life. How many different roles have you played?
Keeping a Balanced PerspectiveWhat's the best mindset for tackling problems? That of an optimist? Pessimist? Personally, I opt for being a realist. That middle ground.
When Disaster Comes Calling"Arrrggghhh!!" Whatever your exclamation of choice, it all means the same thing: sh*t happened. And it probably happened to you.
Mentorship: Helping Those Coming Up From BehindSometimes it’s the personal advice or heart-to-heart talks that can make all the difference in someone’s life.
Physically Limited, Socially ExpandedIt all started when I was 12, buying an issue of “Teen” magazine. A penpal! A distant friend. Shared experiences. A lifeline.
Turning the CornerAttention pandemic-weary home warriors! There's a new hope out there and we may finally be turning the corner on this thing.
Ageism: A Diversity ChallengeInvisibility is not a superpower in the real world. Too often, it's a condition of negligence or irrelevance, especially of older people.
Community, a Saving GraceIn times of isolation and difficulty, community is a lifeline. Human connection matters, even if we have to go thru a computer to get it.
Dreams and GoalsGood riddance to 2020. Hello 2021 and setting our dreams back on track. Here's how we go from dreamer to achiever.
My Top 10 Reasons to Be Thankful This YearYeah, we know things could always be worse.... But cultivate a sense of gratitude. It actually creates happiness and better health.
Toppling Trees and Tentative Tightropes Sh*t happens. When it does, it's up to us what to do about it. Run screaming into the night? OK, but maybe have a Plan B ready, just in case
Voice Over: Business or Hobby?When you're pursuing something you enjoy doing, what's the fine line between it being a hobby vs. a business? And why should it even matter?
My (Near) Voiceover DisastersOops ... but unexpected problems don't have to take us out of the game. Anticipate, prepare, and for goodness sakes, have a backup plan!
The Silver Lining in a Lost YearMy list of silver linings from this seemingly never-ending Great Shutdown? Cooking dinner almost every night certainly isn't one of them!
Unmasking the Future: Looking Forward to NormalcyOne day (hopefully soon!), this pandemic will be OVER and we can dispense with masks once and for all. The question is: how to celebrate?!
Walking the Fine Line Between Security and IndependenceCoronavirus has us struggling to weigh the balance between protecting the general public and safe-guarding our personal freedoms.
Quarantine: The Forced PauseLetting go of the hectic to appreciate the beauty of the everyday. Sometimes, life forces us to relax and mentally reset ourselves.
Lessons From the Ski SlopeInsights into voice and on-camera acting from everyday moments in life, even when on a ski vacation.