The power of forgiveness

by | Apr 14, 2017 | Family, Film, Health and wellness, Learning

A Little Background Getting married in 2013 put me through the ringer. Let me be clear: everything about the man I married and our commitment to one another is totally dreamy. I’m really lucky in that regard. But planning a wedding and the logistics of starting...

The next 10 years and developing your artistic voice

by | Apr 13, 2017 | Film

I’ve been making movies for about ten years. (Want to see what I’ve made? Check out the films page here.) In those ten years, I’ve made plenty of mistakes. It’s been messy, challenging, exhausting, and exhilarating. Failure and I have an...

Cancer: One Year Later

by | Apr 12, 2017 | Film

My dog, Louie, was diagnosed with cancer in April 2016. We’re approaching the exact date that my husband and I found out that Louie was sick. I wasn’t sure we’d have another year with our sweet dog, so I’ve been counting every day as a blessing...

Free screening of MISS REPRESENTATION on 3/29

by | Mar 23, 2017 | Film

There will be a free screening of the documentary film Miss Representation on March 29th, at The Cary Theater, in Cary, N.C., starting at 7:00 PM. I highly recommend this movie. Please share with your family and friends. Go have drinks afterwards and talk about the...

The 2016 Joy Jar

by | Jan 2, 2017 | Film

At the end of 2015, I found the “joy jar” project online in a few different places. It sounded pretty cheesy; the kind of obnoxious thing that makes you groan. And I mean uncontrollably groan aloud, so others can hear you. But I was in a season of my life where things...
2016 Year in Review

2016 Year in Review

by | Dec 22, 2016 | Film, Inspiration, Leading, Learning

Each year I hope to publish a “year in review” post. Since I’ve been blogging for more than a decade, the ritual has helped me see and appreciate what happens in only 12 months. It also helps me share my journey, gratitude for everyone’s...