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05/07/2025

For nearly five decades, Kelsey Grammer carried a wound the world never fully saw. Behind the fame, the laughter, and the Emmy-winning roles, lived a brother haunted by a single, brutal night in 1975—one that tore his world apart. Now, at 70, he's finally ready to let us in.

Grammer’s new book, *Karen: A Brother Remembers*, isn’t just about grief—it’s a raw, aching tribute to the sister he lost and the pain he’s lived with since. Karen was just 18 when she was abducted, r***d, and murdered in Colorado Springs. The tragedy wasn’t just horrific—it was life-shattering. And for years, that pain stayed buried beneath a polished exterior. But not anymore.

He told his wife Kayte first. Then he poured everything else into the pages. What emerged wasn’t just a retelling of violence—it was a resurrection. Grammer brings Karen to life again: a wild-hearted, loving spirit whose story deserved more than a headline. He doesn’t just mourn her death—he revives her memory.

And yet, this book is as much about Kelsey as it is about Karen. Through the trauma of losing their father to gun violence, the collapse of their family, and the loneliness that followed, the bond between brother and sister was the thread that held him together. Losing Karen didn’t just take his sibling—it stole the sense of joy he once had.

But something happened as he wrote. The weight shifted. The grief, once unbearable, became a doorway. Not an escape from pain, but a reckoning with it.

Freddie Glenn, Karen’s killer, remains in prison. And while Grammer speaks of rhetorical forgiveness, make no mistake—he is unflinching in holding Glenn responsible. “It was deliberate,” he says. “You’re not going to get out of paying for it.”

The book ends in Colorado Springs, where Grammer retraces Karen’s final steps—a pilgrimage not for answers, but for peace. And when it was done, when the last word was written, he finally looked up.

His wife said, “I’ve missed you.”

And maybe, in some way, he missed himself too.

*Karen: A Brother Remembers* releases May 6. It’s not just a memoir. It’s a confrontation with darkness—and a fight to find the light again.

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01/09/2025

Why am I always disappointed in others?
Disappointment in others usually comes from one simple mistake: assuming they think like you do. You expect people to follow through, prioritize commitments, and value the same things you do. But they don’t, and that’s where the frustration starts. You’ve created this invisible rulebook for how people should act, but it’s a rulebook they didn’t even know existed. Their “letdowns” aren’t personal. They’re just being themselves, and you’re holding them accountable to a standard they never signed up for.
If you’re someone who prides yourself on being reliable, dependable, or ambitious, it’s easy to get angry when others don’t measure up. You’re projecting your values onto them and expecting them to match your level. Their actions challenge your belief system because you’re holding them to a standard that works for you, not for them. If you want peace of mind, stop expecting others to live by your rules.
Be clear with the people who matter. If you need something from someone, say it. Don’t assume they’ll just know.
Let people be who they are. Not everyone has your priorities, and that’s fine. Their differences aren’t flaws, they’re just not your vibe.
Save your standards for the ones who deserve them. High expectations are great, but only if they’re directed at people who’ve earned that level of trust.
Drop the resentment. Stop expecting people to play roles in your life they didn’t audition for. Watch how they show up naturally and take it for what it is.
Cut yourself some slack. If you’re hard on others, chances are you’re even harder on yourself. Can you give YOURSELF a bit more grace?



You should be proud of yourself.
If you chose the ache of walking away over the emptiness of staying, you should be insanely proud of yourself.
If you ended the cycle of giving second chances that only left you in second place, you should be insanely proud of yourself.
If you unlearned the lies someone told you about your worth, you should be insanely proud of yourself.
If you picked yourself up off the floor when no one else noticed you were falling, you should be insanely proud of yourself.
If you chose to start over instead of settling for less, you should be insanely proud of yourself.

12/12/2024

Re-evaluate, Re-define and Re-set for 2025.

The days between Christmas and New Years is time spent evaluating our life. We do a review of the past year.

Its important to figure out what went right and what went wrong in 2024.

What baggage we should leave in 2024.

What lessons we want to take into 2025.

What relationships should stay with us into the new year.

What we want the new year to look like.

What goals do we want to set.

What beliefs no longer serve us.

What personality traits are we holding on to that add stress to our lives.

During this time,I want you to re-evaluate not set goals. This is the time to think about the past year, ask the tough questions and be honest with yourself. This is the time to make a commitment to yourself and your dreams.

Below are 14 questions to help you:

Re-evaluate where you are

Re-define who you want to be

Re-set to start the next chapter of your life

*Where will I be in 1 year if nothing changes?

*Is my job a means to an end or a career?

* Am I who I want to be? Are you living an authentic life?

* Am I in the right relationship? Are you happy or settling? Does your partner make you want to be the best person you can be?

* Is your social circle lifting you up or bringing you down? You are the sum of the people you spend your time with. Do they support you? love you unconditionally?

*Do I take care of myself? Are my basic needs met? Do I get enough sleep? exercise? water? eat healthy? meditate/mindfulness?

* Am I continually growing or am I feeling stuck? Are you always trying to learn and grow?

* What/who do I take for granted?

* What are you most fearful of? What would life look like if you pushed the fear aside and took action?

* If you could change 1 thing about yourself what would it be? Why? What's stopping you from making the change?

* What do you keep running from? Are you trying to avoid certain issues? people?

* Are you stepping outside your comfort zone? Are you exploring the unknown? The uncomfortable?

* How do you define success? happiness? Does your life match your definitions?

* How are you feeling? Are you healthy? happy? energized? If not, isnt it time to make a change.

* Remember, we can always do better & be better!

Happy holidays and have a healthy New Year!

11/19/2024

No matter how disappointed you may feel, look at something positive, a silver lining, a path to something better, gratitude.
Sometimes, getting out and looking for a sunrise, sunset or the ocean can be exactly what you need to be reminded that we get another chance to be better and do better, tomorrow.