Step Out of the Fray

Step Out of the Fray

December has a way of speeding up the world. The calendar fills. The inbox swells. The invitations pile up. Shopping. Decorating. Family gatherings. Office parties. Neighborhood drop ins. The days blur into one another until it feels like you are running a race you...
The Very Unsexy Secret To Success

The Very Unsexy Secret To Success

Big goals can be intoxicating. They light us up, fire the imagination, and pull us toward something greater than ourselves. But they can also terrify us. A dream business. A book. A keynote. A new career. From where you stand right now, it can feel impossible. You...
What Was I Waiting For?

What Was I Waiting For?

I don’t know why I waited so long! Finally, I have rejoined the club of laptop owners. I know that sounds a little silly, but it has already made my life easier and I only just got this thing yesterday. When the world ended in 2020 and the kids were distance learning,...
Puke In The Car Seat

Puke In The Car Seat

You quickly realize how many crevices there are in a car seat when your child pukes in one. I was lucky enough to discover this particular level of hell while driving on the highway about 2 hours from home. The best part is that when you’re approximately 3 years...
Climbing a ladder in ballet shoes

Climbing a ladder in ballet shoes

“You should have made me keep dancing.” This was a phrase I said to my mother after seeing a performance of some dancers when I was a young teen. (Of course I was a teen, the audacity of such a statement could only come from a kid that age.) At this point in my life,...