What Moms (Really) Need for Mother’s Day
“What should I have done differently?” It was an odd question, mainly because it came from my mother–a terrific mom in every respect. Her question got me thinking: why do…
Read MoreHow to Live Well in the Midst of Stress
All the cute Instagram pictures and Facebook posts are a lie. Even for those of us who are homebodies, forced shelter in place for weeks on end is not a…
Read MoreWhy Self-Care Isn’t Optional
“Take care of yourself!” How many times have you heard that phrase? How many times have you said it yourself? Probably more than you can count. But now, more than…
Read MoreHow to Help Myself and Others When Life Spins Out of Control: Dealing with COVID-19
I walked into Trader Joe’s just before 9am, in plenty of time to beat the crowds. Or so I thought. Lines of people, with grocery carts heaped high, stretched from…
Read MoreBig Hope Days & Little Hope Days
Hope. Life is joyless without it. But how do you get it? How do you maintain it? Occasionally, a friend peels back the layers of her life and allows us…
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