by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. I first saw her through a window, sitting outside the Earthblend coffeehouse. She wore a bright turquoise pant suit with a colorful scarf. Her hair was a brilliant red, softly spiked, wind blown swirl. Several interesting looking women gathered to sign copies of the books Heart of a Mother, and Heart [...]

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by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Growing up in poverty, I envied those who lived in houses with garages. To my youthful eyes, having a garage meant you had arrived in the big leagues. Space to store bicycles and roller-skates, skis and camping equipment, with room for a car, or two, symbolized empowerment and possibilities.

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by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. I know some great people, people I love, who feel a lot of fear right now because they can’t find a job. One worked as a high level engineer for a dynamic, profitable big-named company. Another managed a thriving division of a bank. One is a college graduate with exceptional talent, [...]

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