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As we celebrate Father's Day and the men in our lives who've had impact and influence, let's be sure we let them know that we need them and the gifts and talents we bring to this world. Even and especially with all their cracks, for this is how the light gets in. And we need their light. Send us Fan Mail Get your copy of Loving Lavender Finch  anywhere books are sold. Visit www.kell...

As we commemorate and remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day, let's also consider those outside our country who are so desperate for Freedom, they too are willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice for them and their families. As Americans, we have the ultimate privilege of not experiencing the same desperation for freedom as some from other countries. But freedom...

Mother's Day is one of those days filled with power and the potential for joy and celebration as well as pain, sadness, regret and longing.  As women, we are all somewhere on the motherhood spectrum...we have mothers, some of us are biological, step or god mothers to children, some of us care for and nurture four-legged fur balls, and some of us nurture and mother our friends or co-workers. I...

As we age, we tend to focus on how our body and appearance is changing with a negative perspective, forgetting all that our bodies have done for us throughout our lives. What if we could change that narrative and remember all the work, all the pleasures, all that we have survived? What if we could realize that no matter what we look like on the outside, the same spirit that got us this far, is sti...

One of the major themes of Chasing the Merry-Go-Round was the idea of home and Bobby's lifelong dream to own his own place. Unfortunately, for so many years, we all thought it was going to be out of reach for him. Until now. Sometimes things happen that you never saw coming and it creates opportunity and answers that you asked for so long ago you forgot you ever asked.  When I first published...

Revolution is a short story based on the longer work, Flower Power .  Flower Power is a one-act  social commentary that explores greed and our lust for money, versus our right to live. Follow the main character, Charlie Miller, as she is forced to choose between her career and the parents who've been there for every moment of her life.  https://www.sandiego.gov/decameron Send us Fan Mail Get...

Inspired by the Scottish proverb and nursery rhyme, “If wishes were horses, beggars would ride,” If Wishes Were Eagles is a daydream brought to life with lyrical and vivid words. My intention is for it to be a picture book illustrated by the one and only Craig Anderson, artist and husband of mine.   If Wishes Were Eagles is filled with timeless messages and lessons of hope and possibility. The rea...

Maybe it’s because I was born in the summer of love, 1967, but I’ve always envied hippies and sometimes wondered if it was too late to become a Hippie? I think what I was really asking was, can I become a person who is free-spirited and unencumbered by what others think or societal norms and expectations? I recently saw the new movie, Jesus Revolution ,  which not only brought up my fascination wi...

Breathing is something that most of us take for granted on a daily basis as our body automatically does what it was designed to do. However, for babies and children with chILD, the  struggle to breathe can require so much physical exertion that they often fail to thrive without medical interventions.  Tune in to hear this mother's journey and how she fights every day to give her children the...

Life changes in a moment. A match is lit and tossed, falling just right on the combustible rubble we ignored. And as it burns, everything we thought we knew, counted on, waited for, believed in—shifts. Just enough to let us know we knew nothing. Tune in to share this human experience Send us Fan Mail Get your copy of Loving Lavender Finch  anywhere books are sold. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to li...

Successful career woman by day, more Bridget Jones at night, Kelly is determined to carry on as if nothing has changed when everything has. After her husband of almost twenty years walks out of their home leaving behind his slippers, toothbrush and a closet full of clothes, Kelly navigates her out-of-the-ordinary stages of grief using a new mantra along with, beer & nachos, crown royal & M...

Valentine's Day is looming along with all the pressure we put on the day, our loved ones and ourselves. But what if, instead of waiting, wishing, hoping for someone else to love us like we long for, what if we could be the love of our own life? Send us Fan Mail Get your copy of Loving Lavender Finch  anywhere books are sold. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or co...

The quest for Peace in all (most) of us drives so much of our behavior, whether we realize it or not. What is peace? What does it look and feel like? More importantly, how do we get it? In this episode you'll find the three things you need in order to get that Peace. Send us Fan Mail Get your copy of Loving Lavender Finch  anywhere books are sold. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all...

In this episode we discuss finding that state of harmony and peace within ourselves through feeding our Spirit, nourishing our Body and tending our Soul. Send us Fan Mail Get your copy of Loving Lavender Finch  anywhere books are sold. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.

Let's talk about GARBAGE!  Generating waste is part of the human condition. It is unavoidable. But how long we hold onto it is up to us.  Keep your waste container small and empty it often. That's where the magic is.  A life-changing truth to embrace as we face another new year. Visit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly. Send us Fan Mail Get you...

Do you like to say Merry Christmas? or Happy Holidays? Holiday greetings have become controversial and polarizing and I get it...but perhaps we're just struggling to find the right way to express all the extra feelings we experience during the holiday season. Listen in to this brief episode to explore with me.  Send us Fan Mail Get your copy of Loving Lavender Finch  anywhere books are sold....

In this episode, Kelly and her artist husband Craig, launch their collection or original artwork paired with stories that were designed to raise awareness, inspire empathy, provoke action and most importantly give a voice to the homeless in America.  The episode was recorded in video format and is available on YouTube. See this link: https://youtu.be/99a4xhfFQyM All original artwork and prints are...

In this episode I share a hermit crab essay that was inspired by a real event when a man was found dead outside my home on a cold winter night. The story of his death was never told and I never found out his name. As we take this month of November to build awareness about the homelessness crisis in America, we can pause and remember all the people who have died on the streets and we never knew the...

When was the last time I went a day without food? What must it be like to not know where your next meal would come from? To not know the next time you would be full? What is it like to know hunger? My personal experience inspired me to volunteer at our city's Rescue Mission and serve Sunday lunch to hungry people. This personal essay was originally published on www.merliterary.com in April 20...

Election season is upon us, which has me thinking about all the things I want to say to the next President. When it comes to discussing difficult topics, we're taught from a young age to avoid those that hold a lot of power and passion for us at all costs. Polarizing topics like race, politics, religion... All this avoiding has left us with a significant gap in the skills we need to really sh...

What the World Needs Now, is Leadership, sweet Leadership, it's the only thing that there's just too little of....Election season is upon us, which has me thinking about all the things I want to say to the next President. In this episode we explore why we need leadership in the first place. What do leaders provide and why do we need them? Authentic Leaders provide Vision, Unity, Inspirat...

Election season is upon us, which has me thinking about all the things I want to say to the next President. In this episode we explore The Sanctity of Life and Freedom and how we can balance those two ideals in our lives and culture in a way that is informed, educated, gracious and brave. Send us Fan Mail Get your copy of Loving Lavender Finch  anywhere books are sold. Visit www.kellybargabos.com...

Tune in to an episode from my other podcast, Here to LEAD.   Leadership is an art and like most artists, our craft is a life-long study of trying different techniques that evolve with our experience, our situations and our culture. What works today may not work tomorrow. But the important thing is that we have tools, resources and examples to access when we need them.  HERE TO LEAD: Mastering the...

Our worst fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God; your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking...

It is fascinating that we remember so little of all the days of our lives, but the random things we do hold onto often have such clarity and detail. Sisterhood of the Traveling Sheets is a memory from my childhood that always brings a smile to my face. I hope it causes you to smile and remember a sweet memory of your own.  Send us Fan Mail Get your copy of Loving Lavender Finch  anywhere books are...