

When Words Fail
I am a words person. I love the written word and the spoken word. I love listening to people say the words and I love saying them...


Renegotiation
There is a bench on a berm in Woodstock, VT, across the street from a Carribean bistro that serves amazing fried plantains. My husband...


I See You
My son has been struggling with a lot of bedtime fears. He is the oldest and most independent, so many nights at bedtime his younger...


Some Thoughts on Community
Twice in the last few weeks I have had this chill go through me, this sit-up-and-pay-attention, slap in the face feeling. Both times I...


Help Me!
The other day we were driving in the car and the Beatles song “Help!” came on. Help me if you can I’m feeling down, And I do appreciate...


You're Not Alone
By Lauren Shaw, PhD Someone got into my van the other day, looked around and observed, “This is a mess.” To which I could only agree. ...