In Laura’s Words
I write to shine a light on a dim or otherwise pitch black corner…to provide relief for myself and others. It’s the light that I am looking for. And the wonder it illuminates.
May my words land in your heart.
yours, Laura
Mommy’s Got Talent
As seen on the Huffington Post For 13 years I had one consistent role and I performed it well. It's been my primary area of expertise and with it I have molded social groups and inspired movers, shakers, and decision makers. I've given sustenance to the thirsty,...
Perspective: Pass The Salt
As seen on Sarah Brokaw's blog. If you haven't read her book Fortytude go get it! In the face of adversity, people throw this phrase around: That which does not kill you makes you stronger. It’s supposed to be one of empowerment. But to me, it’s not empowering...
Montana Mudpies
When my children were very young, I often read them a wonderful book I love called Mudpies and Other Recipes by Marjorie Winslow, who is a shirt-tail relative of mine. We had many mudpie parties where the kids made up a menu and served their creations to their dolls...
No Guts No Glory (or: write the letter you’re scared to write)
As usual, I have a tall stack of books on my bedside table. And as usual, I daily attempt a few paragraphs in pursuit of discovering a new favorite writer or subject, or a character of some astonishment, or a fresh angle into the human heart…and yet, all-too-often, I...
Glee: (Where were you all my life?)
Every so often, in the course of my life, someone has looked at me sideways and said these helpful words: “What is WRONG with you?” Ever been asked that question? There really isn’t an answer to it because it’s not a question. It’s a judgment, an insult, an...
Bullies Posing as Adults (coming to a neighborhood near you…)
as seen in the Huffington Post If you ask a kid these days what’s the number one issue they hear about in school, they’ll usually say, “bullying.” Then they might follow it with the school acronym. Around here it’s: P.R.I.D.E. (personal responsibility is a daily...
Tina Fey: A Prayer for her Daughter
This bit of writing brilliance by Tina Fey had me laughing and crying at the same time. I think that's the definition, in fact, of what writers want to achieve on the page. May you, then, laugh cry. At the end of this prayer, I have added my own: First, Lord: No...
On The Road: (or Where am I?)
You may think the road is glamorous...but think again. There are lessons in limos that you might not expect... Origninally published in Author Magazine I’m home now after two months on the road promoting my book, and every morning, I wake up with a start: Where am I?...
More Magazine’s FANTASTIC Reinvention Convention
I'm going to be using adjectives that I try not to over use: Fantastic, amazing, spectacular, inspiring, fabulous. I try to save them for when it really counts. This is one of those times. Simply put, MORE MAGAZINE'S REINVENTION CONVENTION was one of the...
