The Tooth Fairy, The Great Pumpkin and Other Beliefs
When my youngest was eight or nine, she demanded the truth about the Tooth Fairy but was none too pleased when we told her. She’s gotten over it, and last week, she turned 24
Your Voice Matters…Be Sure To Vote
We might not be a 50/50 country, but one of thirds: 1/3 vote blue, 1/3 vote red, and 1/3 don’t vote at all, which makes it harder to claim we are the greatest democracy
Put Your Heart Into It / Au Revoir Paris
A moment to pause As the Olympians say au revoir to the City of Love ❤️, we continue to celebrate their accomplishments and heartfelt dedication to their sport, from the gold m
How to Win a Gold Medal
A Moment to Celebrate With the help of Jack LaLanne to Jane Fonda to the latest fitness influencers, we’ve been motivated to proactively improve our physical health, from car
What Simone Biles is Teaching Us
Several weeks ago, a self-help “guru” sent an email extolling the benefits of cold plunges. He shared: “For starters, taking a cold plunge wakes you up like
Redefining Happiness with Stephanie Harrison
Welcome back to another episode of the Kintsugi Podcast! Today, Michael O'Brien sits down with Stephanie Harrison, the visionary behind "New Happy." Stephanie shares her journey fr
Graduation Day
My college graduation was unremarkable. I sat on a folding chair in my university's basketball arena, listening to dull, platitude-infused speeches. There I was, eager to get out o
It’s Time to Unpack Your Backpack
We start with light backpacks. The essentials are there, and a sherpa or two guides our way. But as we continue to hike, we pick up rocks here and there. The weight grows so gradu
Subscription drive (it’s free)
It's been nearly a decade since I started this blog with zero subscribers. Thank you for being here, whether you've joined recently or have been pedaling for years. Since you kn
sail away, sail away, sail away
I am drawn to others with similar stories, like Cole Brauer, the first American woman to complete the Global Solo Sailing Challenge. As the youngest competitor, she finished second
