Jyl Barlow

06/08/2026

Banana Ball: Six for Six

Banana Ball’s season may be short but for a super-fan, seeing every game just takes a little creativity and coordination.

Oh, and maybe a few friends who will say “yes” to anything....

Join Kathy Crowley on her exhilarating Banana Ball tour, discovering unforgettable games, unique teams, and heartwarming moments!

06/05/2026

"Such an important book as so many enter the life stage of losing parents. A must read.”
Wendy B, MS/Gerontology, Licensed Professional Counselor

We are the sandwich generation, nudging our adult children from the nest while simultaneously saying goodbye to our parents.

It's a lot of loss to navigate all at once.

There are, however, unexpected moments filled with laughter, beauty, and joy.

Read more in Hi, Honey! A Dementia Diary on your favorite digital platform or go old school with a paperback copy.

Reader's Digest

06/02/2026

Off to the Alaska again!

I hope she’s glad to see us.

Join our epic Alaska adventure with friends on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas, featuring glacier tours and unforgettable moments!

06/01/2026

There is no handbook for grief, something I found terrifying as a Type-A, competitive-at-everything person.

I was even competitive in my grief as I measured my status against my husband's, who had lost his mother just six months before I lost mine.

Eventually, I had to let go and let it consume me.

Read more about the longest year (and then some) in Hi, Honey! A Dementia Diary.

Fair warning, you may need a new box of Kleenex.


Alzheimer's Association Kleenex

05/28/2026

When Mom could no longer manage our standing 4:00 pm phone calls, I started writing notes to her to fill the silence.

It wasn't the best answer, but it was all that I knew to do.

Hi, Honey! is now available.

Whether you are currently sitting in grief or see it in the distance, this book is for you.

05/26/2026

That’s what she said.

So excited to get some promo books in the mail while also wondering why I thought learning the art of book wrapping was a good idea.

Thank goodness I’m not that popular.

05/25/2026

Of course, I’ll sign it!!

Next time I’m coming through your town and randomly have to (ahem) use the bathroom, I’ll bring a Sharpie.

And maybe some Quilted Northern.

05/24/2026

Shout out to my fellow author (and listener and sounding board and ride or die)! Thank you!

05/23/2026