Barefoot Coaching

06/20/2025

“My Spiritual Journey” – watercolor by Barbie Dallmann (11 months ago, I broke my leg in three places. The recovery has been long and difficult. I was away from my Cottage and my …

02/15/2024

I really LOVE how Unity of Kanawha Valley, Charleston, WV creates opportunities for legitimate FUN. I love being able to hang out with open-hearted people who enjoy laughter as much as I do. These fun nights have fulfilled a deep longing in me, for hanging out and relaxing in a safe, fun environment with happy people. If you've never been to one of these, give it a try.

12/05/2023

The Unravel Workshop is Back!!! Live, in-person, four-week workshop at Unity of Kanawha Valley, beginning January 9. Contact me for details and for reservations. No cost - Love Offerings Accepted.

10/28/2023

Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico On October 3, I switched my phone to airplane mode and stowed my books, podcasts, and video games. Armed with a journal and pen, I gave myself permission to fully e…

11/16/2022

I'm ready to start taking orders for my 2023 art calendar. Please email or message me directly to make sure I get your order! (Comments often get lost in cyberspace. 😒)
You can click on the link to see thumbnails for all the months.

Don't wait - supply is limited   ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 13 FOR DELIVERY IN 2022 2023 Art Calendars - Order Today!   This has been such a busy year for me, traveling, coaching, and paintin

08/28/2022

Mississippi River near Hannibal, Missouri Late yesterday afternoon, we returned from a two-week road trip to Nebraska for my 50th high school reunion. Traveling with a dog and a cat, we stayed at s…

07/11/2021

Sometimes we grow slowly and don't even realize that it's happening.

Many, many years ago, early in my pregnancy, I confided to my doctor, “There’s something seriously wrong with me.” Two years earlier I had quit my job and started my own word proc…

11/09/2020

Here's one way to face some very old fears.

Yesterday I bought a table saw. I resisted this purchase for over a decade. While building the cottage, I used circular and radial saws. I have also used tile and jig saws, but when my son told me …

07/14/2020

Blogging again! Yes!

This morning I washed my car. It’s been a while, and it was dog-dirty. I have a Mustang convertible, and I rarely drive it with the top up. That in itself attracts a lot of dust and leaves. Then th…

01/04/2019

On January 15, 1998, I attended a day-long workshop entitled, “Stress Management For Women in Business.” The only physical reminder of that day is this pink piece of paper on which we w…