

So Many Ways
I have a nice little morning routine on the days that I work. I like to leave my house about an hour and a half before I see my first...


What a Shame
This morning I made a mistake. It’s not a colossal mistake, but it caused someone some extra time and certainly inconvenienced them. ...


Expectations
This year I decided to do extensive holiday baking and deliver plates of cookies to friends and neighbors. I love baking, my kids love...


Mental Health Thermometers
I love to read. If I have unexpected free time, you can bet the farm that you will find me reading. I listen to podcasts about books...


Being Human
During this year’s presidential campaign, there were numerous times when the candidates’ health became a major point of concern. Hillary...


Grinch Thoughts
Yesterday my family watched the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I’m not quite sure how I forgot, but that movie is borderline...


Bigger Dreams
Last week I was talking to a young woman who is in her sophomore year of college. She is funny, insightful, friendly, adventurous,...


October
The first two times we found out we were expecting a baby, we quickly told friends and family our exciting news. When we found out we...


Same and Different
Last night’s presidential debate was a town hall forum, where the in-house audience was a group of voters who have not yet decided which...


Do You Need Anything? (Part Two)
Some of our good friends had a baby in the middle of August. They are in that bleary-eyed haze that parents of toddlers and newborns...