Every Sunday night since the start of the year, I’ve been traveling in time and space to visit the Crawleys at Downton Abbey. Like many of you, I can’t seem to get quite enough of this rather eccentric clan. And I’ve often wondered why. I don’t envy them the lands of the estate, although I admit I’d love to see the stunning Highclere Castle in person one day soon. It’s not the art treasures that...

Starting this weekend, writers around the country are ‘Giving Motherhood the Microphone’ in 39 cities. The very first show is in Atlanta, where I’m proud to be joining these 12 other fabulous, creative voices in sharing the triumphs and tragedies, the belly laughs and belly flops of motherhood. Just meeting and getting to know my cast mates has been the best part! Listening to and witnessing our...

Today, I'm excited to share a terrific post by my friend and fellow writer Kristi York Wooten. On reading, it really struck home with me. This is why no matter how much 'social' media posting I do, my first choice is ALWAYS catching up in person (or at least by SKYPE. Technology IS a gift, but it's no comparison to seeing someone with 'skin on!' Thanks, Kristi... "I'm staring at a stack of...