Dedicated to anyone navigating the lasting effects of trauma There’s one morning that lives vividly in perpetuity within my mind. It’s an invigorating summer morning at the onset of a hot, sticky day that I predict will lead to the cool relief of a city pool in the...
MAKING POSITIVE CHANGES DURING CHALLENGING TIMES Have you ever made the decision to leave a situation you still very much loved? Sometimes the courses we choose cause us to grieve. My move to California in July of 2010 was a brilliant choice, even if the first few...
There’s an expression, “the elephant in the room,” that alludes to the thing everybody knows, but nobody is willing to talk about. “The elephant in the room” can be mighty awkward for all involved. After all, what could be more odd than sitting in a room with a...
I am the only child of two magnificent parents and always have felt very well taken care of. I remember in high school when I was just beginning to drive on my own, Mom would often “hide” twenty dollar bills in the car in case I needed money while I was...
My flight is good, a little late but good. I spy my suitcase the instant I set eyes on the luggage carousel. It’s always wonderful to see my parents. We dine at the amazing Parker’s Bistro which we’ve loved since they opened. Right as we walk in, I see a lovely...
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