The Things I Had Forgotten (And Will Forget Again)

Some, we will learn to remember. Some, we will never forget.

Living on Borrowed Time: Rent is the New Buy

Aspiration will soon be a thing of the past. The pride we feel at any level from attaining things that truly belong to us is what we’re trading in for monthly subscriptions and recurring bills and endless upgrades.

A Letter To The PTA Moms From The Working Mom

I doled out whatever I could to help the self proclaimed selfless institution that is the PTA out in the only way I was able. And it simply wasn’t good enough for you.

Reacting to Inaction: You Can Build It, But They Might Not Come

In today’s environment, no one feels compelled to “show up” anymore. We don’t need to respond to emails or texts in real time (or at all). The phone really isn’t ringing, so there’s no need to answer a call to action.

The Spoiler Generation Is RUINING Everything!

Spoiler Alert! Did that get your attention? Are you going to continue reading? Of course you are! Why? Because, like so many young people, you are hungry for excitement, you yearn for the thrill of the chase, but not for too long - duh. You like to get to the end. Sooner rather than later. …

My New Attitude Toward Gratitude: Appreciation Can Cure A Nation

I’m changing my gratitude practice. Self love is a goal, but appreciation of others serves a dual purpose

Me Bert. You Ernie. A Bromance that Looks A Lot Like My Romance

There’s something I haven’t told you. I’m not sure how I’ve hid it from you for so long. I’m in love with a Muppet. Actually, I’m obsessed with all Muppets. It’s been a lifelong affair. I’ve been hooked since I was a wee tot. As a firstborn child of the 80’s, Sesame Street was my …

Go With The Flow: The Real Reason I’m Blogging

How much of your time do you spend feeling anxious? How much of your time do you spend feeling bored? How much energy do you put into seeking out a true state of happiness? For all three questions, my answer is a whopping lot! I’ve started and stopped this baby of a blog several times …

The Feminist Continuum: Separating The Women From the Girls

Are the sensitivity levels too high here? If we are asked to walk on eggshells, isn’t it inevitable that they will be broken? 
Women are in fact advancing, there is progress on the horizon. But at what cost?

The Dangers and Delights of Being a Fringe Friend

The world of social media magnifies who is included and who is left out. Should I encourage my gregarious son to pick a group to belong to?