Writer • Actor • Pen Lover

I am a wife, a mother, a writer, a psychologist, and an actor. I have been a widow, a single mom, and an office drone.

I’ve known debilitating fear, profound sadness, malicious anxiety, and shattering grief. And I’ve known toe-curling pleasure, stomach-cramping laughter, and immeasurable joy.

I’ve cried until all my tears were spent and all that was left was a bittersweet smile. And I’ve laughed until tears rolled down my face on more than one occasion.

I’ve learned that with life, as well as with food, we need more than just sugar for flavor. We sometimes need some sharp salt, some zesty pepper, and even a pinch of sassy cayenne to season what life presents. And while we can’t always control what is heaped upon our plate, we can control which shaker we habitually reach for.

More often than not, I reach for honeyed happiness.