August 18, 2025 In praise of new beginnings This is a season of new beginnings for me. New beginnings can be exciting and fun. Just as the iconic song tells us, though,…
August 4, 2025 I found emotional support in two unexpected places What do you do when you need emotional support, but your friends or family are not available? Like so many menopausal women, I often…
July 28, 2025 When something you really want falls apart Setbacks are hard, and they happen to everyone. It’s tough when something you’ve been hoping, praying and wishing on a star for doesn’t come…
July 21, 2025 Sleeping is one of my superpowers I’ve written about napping before here, but not much about the art of sleep itself. Sleep, glorious sleep. Perhaps that’s because, as important as…
June 2, 2025 5 reasons to take photos – and BE in photos – today If there’s one thing I’m passionate about, it’s taking photos and documenting all the beauty in our lives. It’s all too easy to forget…
February 20, 2025 6 things everyone should know about co-regulation In times as stressful and uncertain as these, it’s good to know about co-regulation: a way to give comfort, support and safety to those…
September 4, 2024 Why am I wired to prefer one friendship vs. many? When I was a child, I strongly preferred having one best friend vs. a whole group of friends. I can remember that my mom…
August 15, 2024 The pressures of this life can be unbearable If you ever have wondered, “Why is life so hard?” then this post is for you. I don’t have these thoughts often. Most of…
July 1, 2024 Three years in, how’s my anti-diet treating me? It’s been about three years since I gave up diets and diet culture for good. My last diet was in early 2021. In July…
June 12, 2024 5 ways to add magic to your life right now Spending time with small children is a great way to infuse magic into one’s everyday life. I remember Z’s early childhood days so clearly…
