As stubborn as a Goat My mother has always said that I’m as stubborn as they come. But, I mean, really, I come by it honestly. The Laverdiere’s are a hard-headed lot and the Thibault’s are passively headstrong. If you’ve ever met my son, you can assume correctly that his father was also stubborn. Come … Continue reading Road Construction for the Stubborn
In my family, story-sharing has always been a part of life--it could be that we are suckers for free entertainment over a strong cup of coffee. Although this weekend was supposed to be about me going on a road trip with my sister-cousin to do a reading in Calgary, it became about so much more. … Continue reading The Beauty of Families Sharing Stories
I am a creative type. Anyone who knows me understands it’s an understatement when I say, "I’ve been pretty busy." The details of a typical day in “The Life of Rachel” can be rather dizzying. I blame my mother. To me, being productive from morning until I drop my weary head upon my pillow seems … Continue reading “Busy” in the Life of a Creative Person
Start Fresh with Self-Forgiveness and Gratitude Forgiveness is difficult, but self-forgiveness sometimes feels impossible. If you want forgiveness from others, just ask. Listen to their terms. It will rid you of mental and emotional clutter. These days, I am taking a deep breath, and I am forging through this difficult process. To actually fall in … Continue reading Self-Forgiveness and Gratitude–Starting Fresh