Sometimes I wonder how or why my children have certain personality traits. All three of our girls are far more frilly and squeal-ly than I can recall ever being. I can’t trace their love for dance or their flair for the dramatic back to my side of the family tree. Likewise, my easygoing husband can’t…
I hesitate to write this post, but sometimes I process things better when I flesh them out with words on a screen. It’s a matter that’s heavy on my mind and heart and maybe an area where others struggle as well. My hope is that my vulnerability in this space will make someone else feel…
I want to do something a little different in this space today. A couple of weeks ago I listened to a podcast where David Brooks, a columnist for The New York Times, talked about viewing his role as a writer as being one who “illuminates” or shines light on people who are doing good work….
Summer as we’ve known it wraps up this weekend, and we’ll switch gears from lazy days and late nights to busier days and earlier bedtimes next week. As much as we’re ready to get back into a routine, there are always a few nerves and worries at the start of a new school year. What…