Coda for a tragedy

July 21, 2026
For once, I’m speechless. Because it really IS a tragedy. Sometimes, a story is so deep, so complicated, so fraught that it’s hard to explain to others. Or maybe I just don't want to. Oh, people would definitely judge her. I judged her, for sure. And many would judge me, too. But...

Coda for a tragedy

July 21, 2026
For once, I’m speechless. Because it really IS a tragedy. Sometimes, a story is so deep, so complicated, so fraught that it’s hard to explain to others. Or...

About fitting in

July 20, 2026
There comes a point—if we’re lucky—when the sometimes exhausting act of fitting in loses its appeal. Well, more acccurately? It becomes impossible. Not...

The reality of extra-terrestrial life

July 14, 2026
Have you ever seen an object in the sky that wasn't a plane or a bird? Did you know many indigenous people have passed down through the generations stories of...

How to avoid organizing procrastination

July 13, 2026
I like an organized home, but like most of us, I can fall short in that category (!). Somehow, I never quite get around to organizing promptly.  Stuff builds up,...

How to harness the power of intentionality for healing

July 8, 2026
Healing—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—rarely happens by accident. More often, it’s something we cultivate. One of the most powerful tools in that...

The problem with oversharing

July 6, 2026
Oversharing is almost a way of life these days—every thought, every feeling, every chapter of our past is laid bare for public consumption. I'm not a...

Use it all up! Here’s how to live fully

July 1, 2026
  There comes a time in life when our bodies begin to whisper (or shout) reminders that mornings are not infinite. Seasons pass more quickly now. Faces in...

The challenges of parenting today

June 29, 2026
I can't think of anything harder than parenting today. I don't have children of my own, but I clearly see the challenges in raising them today. It must feel like like...

Are “feet of clay” really just human flaws?

June 24, 2026
Surprise, surprise. Deepak Chopra was an Epstein buddy. Cesar Chavez raped women and minors. Many big names appear in the files in what seem to be incriminating...

How to make the best cup of coffee

June 22, 2026
☕ I love me a good cup of coffee! But what do the experts say about what the best cup of coffee entails? I did some research. Now, let me go on record and say I do...

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