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Those of you who have been following my writing over the last several years know that I have a granddaughter, Laila, who was born at 1lb 6oz almost four years ago. Thankfully, she is healthy and wonderful and one of my three shining stars! We…

I talk a lot about preparing to live your best life—all the positive expectancy around living this time of your life with vigor, meaning, enjoyment, and curiosity. However, I’ve probably overlooked the idea of preparing for failure. What happens when we devote time and energy…

As children, everything is new. We have wide lenses that take in all kinds of impressions. A simple walk in the woods can turn into an epic adventure—we notice everything, from the sounds of a nearby stream to the calls of birds, the shapes of…

I used to believe it was my job to have answers for others, especially my family. I freely shared my beliefs, opinions, and ideas whenever asked—and to be honest, sometimes when I wasn't. I was pretty confident in both what I believed and how I…

Today, I’m excited to catch up with my high school friend, Kenny Hersch. His story is truly one of a kind, and I think you’ll find this conversation with him an absolute joy. Kenny’s symptoms began with minor neurological issues, but it took two years…

If you’re not familiar with the myth of Sisyphus, he was the king of Corinth who was punished by Hades for cheating death. His punishment was to push a boulder up a mountain for eternity. Well, after the last seven weeks of dealing with a…

I took Spanish in high school. While I have a good ear for sounds (thanks to my musical training), I had little interest in learning verb tenses and other grammatical intricacies. It was a struggle. Fast forward to last year: I started playing around with…

As I mentioned before, this summer has been a challenge. Between a shoulder issue that has put me into physical therapy, acupuncture, and other healing modalities, as well as COVID, a sinus infection, and a secondary virus, I’ve spent a good deal of time on…