Latest Reflections
But If I Hadn’t
I wish I hadn’t grown up in a house where, as my mother said a couple of years ago, “I guess you kids were just scared all the time.” But if I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have the empathy I have. I wish I...
Lesson From a Swiftie
On the express train from the Toronto airport to Union Station, I sat with Swifties. More accurately, I said “Are you going to the Eras Tour” to the woman in the seat in front of me. She had long...
The Belay vs. The Net
When you climb a rock wall in a climbing gym, you will be on belay. There will be a rope hooked to your climbing harness, run through a pulley at the top of the wall, and back down through the belay...
Confession
Confession: I’ve been looking for someone to tell me everything is going to be okay. Over the past two months, I’ve wasted hours watching astrology videos, reading blog posts. I want a promise....
The Life You Want
Tonight I went to the Hyatt Hotel to hear Amor Towles, author of one of my favorite books—A Gentleman in Moscow—speak at the Mercantile Library’s Niehoff Lecture. The Niehoff is the annual...
My Orchid Is Smarter Than Me
This spring, my orchid sent out two stalks. Both grew gorgeous, huge blooms that cascade like a waterfall of creamy petals. About a month ago, my orchid sent out a third stalk. I looked at the green...
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!
