It’s been a summer unlike any other, full of physical distancing, loss of normalcy, back-to-school woes, uncertainties about the future, and guilt (but all feelings are allowed, so that’s ok). Last week I found a piece of ham in the sunhat box. So there’s been a lowering of standards, too. And that’s just fine. The […]
Black Lives Matter
There is a time for emphasizing our shared humanity and collective experience. This is not that time. George Floyd’s murder was heart-breaking, disgusting, and all too common an experience for the Black community. As are the many ways that people who are Black are treated as less than on a daily basis. These experiences are […]
Is This Feeling Allowed?
Last week we got the news that our summer vacation would be nixed (no big groups allowed). I felt so defeated. The kids and I had been clinging to the hope for our end-of-summer vacay to get us through this time. Then I felt a wave of guilt because people are experiencing much bigger losses […]
Steps For Sanity During Uncertain Times
These are scary times. The Covid-19 pandemic is more than just a physical and economic threat. It’s a mental health threat. It’s creating panic, uncertainty, isolation. What if someone gets sick? Am I out of a job? What’s going to happen to my kids? What if really bad things happen? In times like these, we […]
A letter to the elusive part of you
When I went to see Martha Beck and Liz Gilbert live in Arizona last year I learned a technique that has changed my life. Srsly. And it’s so simple! Is there a part of you that’s missing from your life? Maybe your delight? Or your creativity? Or maybe there’s a thing you want in your […]
This One Thing Can Transform Your Entire Day
If you’re like most people, the very first thing you do when you wake up is roll over and check your phone. You touch base with your inbox to make sure no fires cropped overnight. You check-in with your whatsapp and texts to see who’s messaged. You scan your social media feeds so you’re not […]
