Let Love Conquer Fear
Like many other people, my mind keeps going to the recent events in Paris and more recently here in the States. I have been struggling to understand the reality. My…
Read moreSearching for a Solution
I left my activism behind when I embraced motherhood. I didn’t stop believing in the causes, I just realized that I did not have the emotional energy necessary to devote…
Read moreThere ARE “Do Overs” in Life
We live in a world that tells us that we should work harder, be better, be stronger; that success, perfection even, is within our reach. We receive messages: “Do it…
Read moreShifting Roles
When I wrote about endings, I was thinking of the next generation, the upcoming one, who are no longer children. About the end of a chapter in their lives, and…
Read moreAnd the Endings Begin
Last night we had our Girl Scout troop’s last Court of Awards and Bridging Ceremony. Four young ladies were “inducted” to the vast group of Adult Girl Scouts. (We have…
Read moreWhen the Journey Is the Goal
As life seems to spiral out of control, I am trying to slow down and enjoy the moments. Too often, we set our sights on a goal: achieving something, going…
Read moreThe Pain of Surviving
I think it is time to address the other “elephant,” the one that has a hold of me that I cannot seem to shake – Guilt. Logic says that I…
Read moreDepression, Loss, Grief
It is curious that these topics keep on showing up: on my Facebook newsfeed, on TV, in the news. I have started writing about this, then abandoned the idea several…
Read moreThe Family We Choose
“Family” is a powerful word. It conjures up many images and evokes many feelings. It can be defined in various ways. Obviously, we are all born into a family. Most…
Read moreI’m Back
This title is a little tongue in cheek, but true. Since I know that I have a few people following this, I feel I need to give some explanation as…
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