Last week I noticed author Brené Brown posting some new downloadable graphics to commemorate the tenth anniversary of her book The Gifts of Imperfection. Immediately I decided I'd print out two of these and post one in my office and the other in the kitchen where my family can see it. I haven't (yet) read … Continue reading Releasing Ourselves from Shame
Of course, I remember where I was on September 11, 2001. I was home with my five-week-old son, and as the day ticked on, I became more and more afraid for his future. We now call this day Patriot Day. A patriot is defined as one who loves and supports their country. I've always loved … Continue reading Never Forget, But Also Pay Attention
Today's post is brought to you by pain, the kind of pain that only women know, particularly women of a certain age. Let's talk about perimenopause, shall we? If you're asking, what the heck is that?, trust me, you're not alone. I only learned about perimenopause in my forties via searching on Google for an … Continue reading Woman in Transition
Last week I got way off track with my schedule for a number of reasons, a big one being that my daughter began another nine week session of online school from home due to COVID-19. My family has been here in this house together for 99% of the past five months, so you'd think more … Continue reading Allowing Myself Grace
Because the past four years have effectively turned me into a political junkie, I just watched all four nights of the Democratic convention. All. Four. Nights. I recall seeing snippets of other conventions, the big speeches or such, but never before have I been inclined to consume this much political content at once. I should … Continue reading Ridin’ with Biden (there’s no other choice)
