September 7, 2021 Nature can be a solace even now There is so much negative, horrifying stuff going on in the world right now that it seems almost never-ending. From our local worries with…
September 5, 2021 Tea for two – or more – at the fabulous Asterisk Supper Club Did you know there’s a place in Westerville where you can have a fancy afternoon tea reminiscent of those offered at fancy London hotels?…
September 3, 2021 Do I need a pair of Crocs in my life? I’m not one to follow fads just for the sake of it. I value comfort above fashion, but I do love great style. Shoes,…
August 28, 2021 Relief for teething puppies and tired owners It’s been almost ten years since we’ve raised a puppy. I had forgotten about the sleep deprivation from late-night potty breaks. I also still…
August 18, 2021 Everyone is welcome here – you, too We hung a colorful new welcome flag outside our house recently. It makes me so happy. It’s the progressive Pride flag with the addition…
August 10, 2021 “Mom, please don’t ask me to smile” Recently, our 11 year old told me that my beloved family scrapbook albums and digital photo books are a sham because “in more than…
August 6, 2021 Amazing, gender diverse humans are all around us Xage and I have recently had multiple fortuitous, spontaneous meetings with strangers who happen to be amazing, nonbinary young people. These serendipitous happenings seem…
August 4, 2021 Silenzio, Bruno! Life lessons from the movie Luca If you haven’t seen the latest Disney PIXAR animated film, Luca, our family highly recommends it. Following in Disney’s long-standing tradition of great movies…
August 2, 2021 How to love someone with depression I have the utmost empathy for anyone living with major clinical depression – especially treatment resistant depression. I have a front-row seat to this…
July 29, 2021 Would your life be improved by a recovery day or two? Like the incredible Ms. Simone Biles, I am a huge believer in recovery days for both adults and kids. I’ve always been a fan…
