Tagged with mentor

The Woman Who Saved My Life

The Woman Who Saved My Life

More than once. Actually I’ve lost count. If mercy has its way, hopefully she has too. Her name is Lynn. She is my mentor. Here is the incredible thing. We are living in the age of “I can get famous for anything”, including being sick, getting better, and, oh, saving someone’s life, and this woman … Continue reading »

Introduction: Gratefuls

Introduction: Gratefuls

Years ago, when I was first starting to volunteer as a recovery mentor (and long before I knew there was a name for what I was doing) one of my mentees used to email me what she called her “daily gratefuls”. I loved this idea then, and I still do today. This doesn’t mean I … Continue reading »

Welcome to Love & Feathers

Welcome to Love & Feathers

As I write this my red betta fish, Gill, is motionless in his bowl, staring in my direction, gill flaps flared. This is either the universal signal for “feed me (again)” or he thinks I’m the perennial bigger fish. I’ll keep you posted. Love & Feathers is a new project for me. I’ve been “doing … Continue reading »