Posts by: Nancy Brier

Nancy Brier

Nancy Brier lives in Palm Desert, California with her husband and their daughter. She coaches entrepreneurs and writes about family, cancer, travel, and business. For more of her work, please visit www.NancyBrier.com.

March 20, 2018March 19, 2018

Go Ahead, Cop a Feel

A Lump in the Road - A Column by Nancy Brier, Columns

“Go ahead, feel them,” I said to the young man sheepishly looking at my breasts. He was clean-cut, awkward-looking, and at least 20 years younger than I am. And I ... Read more

March 13, 2018March 12, 2018

The Incredible Shrinking Main Street

A Lump in the Road - A Column by Nancy Brier, Columns

It takes an hour to get to the post office from my house. And it’s only two blocks away. That’s because if you live in Upper Lake, California — population ... Read more

March 6, 2018March 5, 2018

Connie Has a Cold One, but It’s Not in a Mug

A Lump in the Road - A Column by Nancy Brier, Columns

When I think of pioneers, I think of beef jerky, primitive cooking supplies, and hearts full of hope. I picture covered wagons and Laura Ingalls Wilder wearing a ... Read more

February 27, 2018February 26, 2018

Cancer’s Other What-ifs

A Lump in the Road - A Column by Nancy Brier, Columns

Cancer brings a cycle of unwanted questions. Scary questions. Questions no one wants to ask. What if they can’t catch it? What if it spreads? What if it comes back? What ... Read more