Welcome! I’m the creator of Uprooted 🌱 She Blossoms, the author of Growing Forward When You Can’t Go Back, and the writer of a gazillion articles, blog posts and ebooks.… Read More »Laurie Pawlik – Canadian Author & Road Tripper
A few tips for finding your place in the world (or at least taking the next step) when you’re at a crossroads in your life.
Ruby and I are at a rest stop in the desert near Dome Rock, Arizona. The sun is feels like it’ll set this little camper van on fire soon; we’ll… Read More »When You Don’t Fit In
Palm Springs was never on my list of places to visit. Yet not only am I here, I love its beauty and diversity! Weaving between the palm trees and noisy… Read More »Loving What Is
Last week when I wrote What’s Worse Than Being Alone?, health issues weren’t on my mind. It’s different this week. I’ve been dealing with hip pain for six months—sometimes it… Read More »A Lump in the Road
A million things are worse than being alone! I’ve spent the last five Christmas holidays by myself. It’s much, much worse to be in a relationship—or surrounded by family and… Read More »What’s Worse Than Being Alone?
Have you ever felt compelled to do something, but not known why? You couldn’t understand it, much less explain it. That’s how I felt about getting Ruby. I’ve never owned… Read More »The Heart Has Reasons
When I lived in Africa I shared a house with three American teachers. One of them—Susan—was popular, kind, authentic, fun and interesting. She worked as a special needs teacher, so she… Read More »Have You Met Your Worst Enemy?
Last week in When Life Shuts You Down I said I hoped take Ruby (my camper van) down to the Sedona, Arizona area for a couple of months. I’m not… Read More »Surprised by Love and Pain – Yreka, CA
