It would be great if life had a do-over button. You know, some kind of device that would provide an opportunity to have a “take two” on a situation and have a more successful outcome. Maybe you would work harder, … Read More
In my experience, most people have an uneasy relationship with failure. On one hand, they know that failure happens, but on the other, nobody wants to have it happen to them. Recently, I got a new baking cookbook. Baking is … Read More
September 22 is the official first day of fall and frankly, I am not ready. I love summertime. I love the warm temperatures, the slower pace, and all the delicious produce. Currently, my fellow humans are going mad for pumpkin … Read More
There are a lot of things that feel hard right now. The stock market, the news, all of it offers an opportunity to be triggered and have one’s joy sapped. If we allow it, we can live our lives in a … Read More
They say if you were part of a trend the first time, you must be careful about participating when it comes back around. While I was growing up, scrunchies for one’s hair were very popular. We even wore them on … Read More
No offense to the month of March, but it tends to be a bit unremarkable as months go. Everyone is tired of winter and there are no gift giving or bank holidays to liven things up. A few years ago, … Read More
I have a dear friend who loves wintertime. She enjoys warm blankets, hot beverages and snuggling with loved ones into a near hibernation state. While I don’t exactly feel the same way, I certainly understand the value of winter. It’s … Read More
Humans tend to have a pretty complex relationship with change. Some changes we initiate and others we rail against, some we celebrate, while some threaten to undo us. Oddly, even though we all know that “the only constant is change,” … Read More
Recently, my sister Liz and I went to one of the large beauty stores. Our goal was to find a new foundation for her, so we immediately looked for a sales associate who could help. The associate was very kind … Read More
A while back, Joe and I were talking, but it wasn’t going well and we were definitely not on the same page. Finding myself frustrated, I said, “Talking to you is like talking to a chicken!” Joe looked at me … Read More