Start 2024 in Silence
“How long can you be silent? – No speaking, digital listening, watching, reading, scrolling, or writing. For many of us, just considering this question can make us unco
Seeing our beginnings in our endings
I’ve been in L.A. this week, recording an in-person podcast and helping my youngest pack up her undergraduate life. In my downtime, I’ve enjoyed some prime people-watch
What would you pay for freedom?
With a quick Spotify query, you can find countless songs about freedom. From George Michael to the quirky Devo and their song “Freedom of Choice“—you might know it,
I’m grateful for you!
Last summer, somewhere in Eastern Oregon, my discomfort with being out in the open dissipated. Living just outside New York City, I’m accustomed to the constant buzz of activ
Is it time for new frames?
It was time for a long overdue eye exam and some vision hygiene in March. The good news was that my Rx didn’t change, but I still went for something new. Easy right? As my fe
let the light shine in
From The Middle East to Capitol Hill to Mama Earth – it only takes a little late-night doomscrolling to feel like we are breaking apart. It makes you yearn for the relative t
You win some and you…
Fail fast. Fail better. Fail repeatedly. Embracing failure is the pathway to success. But let’s remember that in every failure, there’s a hidden opportunity. You might
Hi, My Name is Dug…
If you’ve seen Pixar’s UP, you know the talking dog named Dug and his attention problem. He loves to chase after squirrels, much like the “squirrels” we cha
Is Your Placebo Working Well Enough?
As a child, I vividly remember the dreaded yellow syrup my mom would give me during cold and cough season – Robitussin. It was a “Miss Jackson if you’re nastyR
If you were a tree…?
Autumn, a season of poetry, arrives with a delicate touch. The intensity of summer fades, replaced by fresher air, crisp nights, and trees rooted firmly in the embrace of planet Ea
