“Everything you need is already inside.” ~ William J. Bowerman

I believe we all have stories and messages locked within us that often stay there forever, simply because we don’t have the right key to unlock them. To transform the tangled threads of thoughts and emotions within our hearts into the written or spoken word is nothing short of a herculean feat. And so we don’t. We let them nest inside of us, trapped like caged birds. We might think the thoughts or feel the emotions from time to time, but we don’t know how to set them free.

I can help. I have the key. I can translate those trapped stories and messages into tangible, written words. I would be honored to help you write that letter to your childhood friend, open your heart to someone you love, craft that best man speech you are terrified to give, or pen that delicate confession you need to make. 

So yes, you have everything you need inside you. Let’s use that to bring the inside, out. 

My Musings

Yours Till Butter Flies

When I started this humble site, I wanted to write letters and stories – to myself, to others, to everyone and no one in particular, and to anyone who needed to hear some kind words. I was inspired by Hannah Brencher’s story, which you can see in her original TED Talk or learn more about … ...

Poem 1 / The me of me

Be kind with your words. Their power is beyond comprehension. They can build one up to the soaring heights and they can tear people down to the smallest version of themselves. ...

The “Goobies”

I get the Sunday Blues. I call them "the Goobies", which is a long story... ...

Type. Delete. Type. Delete.

Come on Jo. Come on. Think of something witty to write, something deep and meaningful, something that will inspire someone and change lives. Then I stare at the page. Why is this happening? I write all day long. I’ve created pages and pages of website copy for a number of companies. I’ve created … ...

A Gooey, Loving, Lion Heart

In our society, tears serve as a signal that you are tender-hearted and need to be protected from bad news or that others need to "break it to you gently" so as not to unleash the waterworks that might ensue. I'm here to set the record straight. ...

I’m here. Shh. Shh. You are so brave.

Together with my daughter, we gave her a new middle name – not one known by the courts, but one that she can own. She is one determined little tiger and when she isn’t sure if she can do something, she says to herself, “I’ve got this”. It’s endearingand actually quite inspiring. So, we call … ...