The Exquisite Joy of Being Known
“You live!” The woman with the firecracker pixie cut did a double take and bounded for me. We couldn’t remember each other’s …
Must-read books for 2024
Looking back, 2023 was pretty wretched. One bright spot? I hit my “read 100 books” goal for the first time! Praise be …
Must-read books from 2022
Looking for a good book or two or 80? I’ve got plenty of great reads to recommend from the 87 books I …
Can people change? A New Year contemplation.
I’ve been contemplating the question “Can people change” every January 2 for a decade now, thanks to my Q&A A Day journal. …
Reflecting on a decade of personal mission statements
On January 1, 2013, I answered the question “What is your mission?” with: To love. Laugh. Write. Share joy. Be happy. Be …
What this tired teacher wants to leave behind in 2022
I had high hopes for Fall 2022, I really did. I admit worrying for a bit that I wouldn’t remember how to …
The Rage and Devastation of Being a Woman in America Today
I’m one of those obnoxious people who loves birthdays. Especially my own. A day to celebrate me? To open presents? To eat …
When Your ‘Fiancé’ Finally Graduates High School
It was the year of our Lord 2009. I had just finished my Master’s degree and the night before my graduation party, …
The emotional tax of dropping mask mandates for travel
I’ve studied emotion management in air travel and TSA airport security for 12 years. My first scholarly publication likens the emotions in …
A ‘Good Death’ Demands Communication
The year? 2003. Senior year of college. I was visiting Orlando for a conference with a bunch of dear friends, most of …