In my recent post, “Helpful, or Intrusive,” I referred to a book I recently enjoyed entitled Small Animals. The book clearly left me thinking because I feel the need to consider…
I walked downstairs this morning to start my morning routine with a cup of coffee. Before I poured that first cup, I went upstairs to grab a sweatshirt. That’s when…
Growing up, a friend of mine was consistently frustrated by the fact that his brother always received praise and recognition for doing the same things that were overlooked when he…
This time last year I spent a few weeks feeling very sad and anxious. I am talking about “sitting in my closet crying” type of sad and anxious. There was nothing…
About a month ago, my son gave me a good lesson in choosing effectiveness over being “right.” The irony here is that this choice is a skill I have been…
I am not a big believer in New Years Resolutions. It’s not that I don’t believe in committing to change. Rather, I don’t believe in the way I see so…
I woke up early Christmas morning. I would like to say it was the excitement of the holiday. In reality, I just have a hard time sleeping past 4 these…
To date, my least favorite Christmas was when I was 19. I came home from college having recently broken up with my boyfriend. I was not taking it well. I…
I am proud of myself. Those who know me understand that those words don't come easily. Let me back up to explain.
As you get to know me you will learn that I have a tendency to put a lot of thought into my decisions. Often, that can be a good characteristic,…