My thoughts Stillness Feeds the Soul Toby September 3, 2024 August 17, 2024 Let’s be honest. The new year starts in September when school resumes. Any of us who have a student in our lives knows that. Time is measured by school semesters and grades.… Read the rest
My thoughts What is it that you Fear? Toby June 27, 2024 July 5, 2024 My husband and I have the joy of living with my stepson and his family, so we are on-site grandparents. It fills our lives with energy, laughter, and hugs.… Read the rest
My thoughts The Smallness of Our World Toby May 30, 2024 July 5, 2024 Spring eases into summer and the world seems to come alive. This morning an ant crawled up my leg and as I watched her, I wondered what it might be like to see the world from an ant’s perspective.… Read the rest
My thoughts April comes softly… Toby April 7, 2024 July 5, 2024 Treading softly, April comes whispering. It dispels the sharp March winds and pushes the gray clouds aside. Tulips pop their heads through the soil, bird songs fill the air.… Read the rest
My thoughts Emily Toby July 22, 2023 July 5, 2024 My sweet little girl. This photo was taken in the NICU on July 23, 1982. It was the first time I saw my baby and the only photo I have of her.… Read the rest
My thoughts Anniversary Toby June 14, 2023 July 5, 2024 I thought writing a book was hard, but I learned birthing it into the world is even harder! On June 15, 2022, my memoir Living With Conviction launched.… Read the rest
My thoughts Vicky White and Me Toby May 12, 2022 July 5, 2024 Perhaps Vicky and I never felt significant. Vicky White and me have so many similarities. Our stories, Vicky’s and mine are not dress rehearsals, we didn’t get a redo when things went sour.… Read the rest
My thoughts New Office Space Toby Dorr September 17, 2021 July 5, 2024 After two months of construction, I’ve finally moved into my new office space in our new home in Northern Virginia. I think this space will provide a productive environment – can’t wait to see what I create here!… Read the rest
My thoughts Happy Freedom Day! Toby July 8, 2021 July 5, 2024 What a week it has been! We started with a block party at our son’s with more fireworks and joyful kids than we could have ever imagined.… Read the rest
My thoughts Two Sides to Every Story Toby June 23, 2021 July 5, 2024 There ARE two sides to every story.After the Dateline episode aired, I stayed up until well after 2:30 in the morning responding to social media messages, emails and contact forms sent from my website.… Read the rest