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Holding Gratitude and Grief At The Same Table
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that arrives with a swirl of emotions.There’s the excitement, of course—time off work, the promise of delicious food, seeing family and friends, a change in the seasons, football for those who love it, and in my case, a little extra time to play golf.But like many holidays, Thanksgiving often…
What If There Are No Wrong Choices?
Transitions are strange places. They’re the in-between. The uncomfortable hallway between one door closing and another not yet open. We know something is ending. We feel it, but the new beginning hasn’t fully revealed itself… yet. And in that space, things often feel murky. Heavy. Dark. Like we’re walking through fog waiting for the sun to…
There Are No Rainbows Without Rain
This morning, I went for an early walk around my neighborhood with a friend. Just as we started down the road, it began to drizzle. My first thought was, “Darn, why didn’t I bring my rain jacket?” But I decided to just go with it. It wasn’t heavy rain, nor was it particularly cold. Just wet.…
Do You Ever Feel Like You Are Just Walking in Circles?
If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably met Milo, my 11-month-old mini-goldendoodle. He’s loving, playful, and irresistibly adorable — a living, breathing teddy bear. Everyone who sees him melts instantly… right before he steals their slipper, sunglasses, or anything within reach and “lovingly” chews it beyond recognition. Doodles, I’ve learned, have a reputation for being…
From Ice Cream to Eye Cream: 50 Years of Friendship
Last week, my childhood bestie came for a visit. We met in the third grade, when we were just eight years old. We are now 61 (although she loves to remind me that she still has another 2.5 weeks before she joins me there). That’s almost 53 years of friendship. When we were young, we stayed…
Remember When You Wanted What You Have Now?
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. -Epicurus I stumbled upon this quote recently, and it actually stopped me in my tracks. For those of us who are driven, perfectionistic, or just hardwired to keep “doing…
What Are You Rushing?
We live in a world obsessed with speed. Go faster. Get ahead. Hack the system. Skip the scenic route and take the shortcut. And honestly? I’ve lived most of my life this way. I love efficiency. I love momentum. I love checking boxes and moving on. If there were a Fast Pass for life, I’d…
When Losing a Job Feels Like a Breakup
Let’s be honest — losing a job can feel a lot like going through a breakup. Whether you quit, got laid off, retired, or were “restructured out,” it’s a loss. Sometimes it’s sudden; other times, you see it coming for months. Either way, it stirs up all the feelings — confusion, relief, sadness, anger, and…
