The family we live in has been together for many generations and we are just the most recent members. When we look at one another, we see the products of centuries of love. Today’s Gifts-Daily Meditations for Families (Hazelden Publishing) It is my deep belief that through connection, we heal.   David Lindsay-Abaire, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright […]

I had the privilege to be a guest on Jesse Brisendine’s podcast, HANDFUL OF HOPE. We covered a lot of ground including the power of connecting with and sharing the bond with others whose children have transitioned; how to know our loved ones are ALWAYS with us and accessible to us; and the importance of […]

Introduction Laura Ann Slinkard was a younger sister of my great grandmother, Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Slinkard.   Betty was born in 1857 to Solomon and Laura Glass Slinkard in Los Angeles.   She was the second of nine children: eight girls and two boys.   Laura Ann was the 7th born January 1, 1874, in White River, Tulare […]

I recently had the privilege to be a guest on Jane Asher’s podcast, The Next Room. Those of you from San Diego will undoubtedly recognize her voice. For several years Jane was a radio personality on KFMB and KIFM, among others. Her passion is now focused on helping others with loss, grief and healing. Here’s […]

Something pretty darned amazing unfolded over the past few weeks, and now I have to update the Postscript to the “When the Veil Comes Down” chapter of our new book.   For the three of you who have not read When the Veil Comes Down, here’s a quick recap of that chapter.  In February 2020, I […]

I’m excited to let you know about the upcoming “Conscious Grief” series, a FREE online event hosted by Tara Nash, that begins May 11. You will hear from 25 grief experts and guides. They include authors, mediums, therapists, healers, teachers, leaders and a regular guy like me, speaking on the power of intentional healing, community, […]

SPOILER ALERT:   If you have not yet seen Nomadland (which is winning everything) and don’t want to read one word about it until you do, then stop reading. Otherwise, I don’t give much away in this post.  Hilary and I watched Chloe Zhao’s exceptional film, Nomadland, within days of its release on Hulu.  It’s won […]

Several years ago, back in 2012 I think, I was combing through some of the writings of my grandmother, Henrietta Ellis Case, passed down to me by her daughter, my mother, Barbara.  Henrietta was a prolific writer and a wonderful storyteller as reflected in her many poems, short stories and journals.  I was intrigued by […]