There are two sets of graduation caps and gowns laying on my credenza right now. They were casually slung there, still in their plastic packaging, by my two high school senior daughters on the days they’d been given them, just before they breezed...
If you’ve never heard the term May-Cember, let me welcome you to this unofficial season of chaos. It’s that time of year when May feels like December, but instead of Christmas concerts and cookie swaps, it’s end-of-year parties, field days...
From the Deck to the Page #3 This week’s ‘Soul Bridges’ card, from the “Be: Discover your spiritual side” category, asked “What are the things you wish you could easily forget?” As I reflect on this question, I’m reminded of the memories that...
Spring cleaning has always been a ‘thing.’ If you have been following along on this decluttering journey you are now well versed in the notion that decluttering is an all year affair and can happen anywhere and at any time. However, there is...
I love music. All kinds, but not every kind. I know it is very controversial, but I do not like classical or jazz music. They are both too erratic and make me anxious. My go-to music is rock or Americana, but I also love bluegrass and Chris...
I have held many things in my life. Holding things is a large part of a mother’s job description. I have held cumbersome bucket seats, propped on one hip, as I tried to carry both grocery bags and the baby. I have held books that have tried and...
Why This Narrative Is a Disservice to Moms Everywhere. There’s a phrase I’ve heard more times than I can count throughout my motherhood journey, especially when my kids were younger and I looked visibly exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure. It goes...
From the Deck to the Page #2 – Reflections on Hopes and Goals What did you want to be when you grew up? A vet? A dancer? A superhero? Some dreams fade. Others evolve. And some—quietly, miraculously—find their way back to us. This week’s Soul...
A much discussed topic, sleep is extremely important for the body as well as the mind. Our bodies heal themselves when we sleep, so it should be no surprise that if we don’t get enough sleep, we can fall into disarray and sometimes even illness. I...
I have been married for nearly 32 years. Anyone who has been married that long realizes you just have to make some concessions for your partner. One of my bigger concessions has been Marvel movies. I’ve watched a lot of superhero movies for my...