Latest Reflections
A More Expansive Question
Last month, a friend and I went to the Indiana Peony Festival in Noblesville, Indiana, about a 2-hour drive from Cincinnati. I selfishly looked forward to the trip. Yes, because we’re good friends...
Yoga, Tears & Tarot
The other night, during my pre-bed yin yoga routine, I lay on my back, shoulders flat on the thin rubber mat, hips and legs turned in one direction but my head turned in the other, twisting my...
“2. Live as if your time is limited”
My 50th high school reunion is this August. I’ve got my dress and a room at a B&B to share with my friend Claire, who lives in San Francisco. I’m looking forward to seeing my friends, but Todd...
Family
I've enjoyed posting these "oldies but goodies," posts written long ago but still remembered. This one's so old it's not even on my website. It's from The Before Times, the posts from February 2009...
“Jule, do you still brush your teeth?”
Before, my mother’s questions were merely repetitive. Now, they prove the synapses in her brain are not slick and speedy, but more like dusty cobwebs or roads that suddenly T-bone into a grassy...
Library Renovations
Going back to the historical theme, here's one about my favorite building in Cincinnati, The Mercantile Library. The library is currently closed for renovation as they turn the rest of the building...
Got enough love?
When my husband died and other changes followed, The Love Bucket helped me figure out how to bring more love into my life. If you’d like an objective method to increase the level of love in your life, this guide is for you!
