Winter arrives…along with a brand new book!

Well, that was longer than I thought it had been! It’s rather shocking to notice how far I’ve fallen behind on updates. Between work and home, life seems to be never-ending juggling act—or fighting match, depending on the day. That said, just in time for the first snow where I live is the arrival of […]

A new book arrives!

2020 was a year that changed life as we know it.

In this collection of poetry and prose, Gooden explores her longing for more than the daily routine as she makes her way through a “once in a lifetime” world event.

In the middle of turmoil, she creates magic in the mundane as she examines her life in an honest, poignant, and often irreverent way.

As she reflects on life and all it encompasses through a healthcare worker’s perspective, she proves there can be light even in the darkest of days.

Author updates

Whew! Where does one begin? From my vantage point, it appears that, despite the cold and enormous amounts of snow being dumped on us where I live, the world is still on fire. I can’t tell if this is any different than in the past, but it feels more real and more local everywhere right […]

Fall Friday musings

The days are starting to get shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, and I’ve been taking deep breaths every time I step outside. Something about the way the air smells right now makes me so happy!  When I was a child, spring was my favourite time of the year. It was warming up outside, my birthday […]