The Shallot: Signal, Women’s Equal Pay Day, Adolescence, and Resilience
Welcome to The Shallot, your not-so-reliable source for the news that makes you laugh so you don’t cry (and sometimes cry while you’re laughing) from the publishers of The
The Ripple Effect: Showing Up Isn’t Enough
A moment to reflect Once upon a time, just showing up got you pretty far. Be on time. Keep the line moving. Keep your head down. Speak when necessary. But that was then. Today, sho
Dear God…
Good morning, God, It was another early morning, but it was worth it. Mother Nature whipped up a gorgeous sunrise with robin-egg blue and fuchsia brushstrokes that rested just abov
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
