Deserving Better

“I deserve it.”

This is a thought that I don't say out loud, but think often. I’m not hyper-aware of it because it comes and goes quietly. I do know that...

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Resolve

The new year.

A time when many are trying to unsuccessfully convince themselves to exercise more, lose weight and get organized. Yet, you may have a few friends who...

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Breathe
I’ve spent the majority of my life holding my breath. 
When I was in junior high, I held my breath when I got called out of class to go see my guidance...
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Habits that Matter

Decades ago I was asked to house-sit for a family who was traveling to France for the summer. They lived in a beautiful old home and wanted someone to feed their...

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Grace, Courtesy and Soccer
We’re a soccer family. We’re also a Montessori family. Grace and courtesy are key tenets of the curriculum at our boys’ Colorado school. All kids are...
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Becoming Anew

Five years ago I jumped off a cliff. This was a different kind of cliff than the late afternoon, paragliding, breathtaking experience I had in my early twenties when I lived...

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Creating a Better Balance

A friend recently celebrated her birthday. On Facebook, her husband wished her a very happy birthday and praised her for always putting his needs and their children’s...

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Balancing Busy with Be-ing

It appears as if the world has woken up from its pandemic slumber. A few months ago the streets were empty. However, today, in my neighborhood, the restaurants have their...

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