Facebook friends offer book suggestions
When I asked for a favorite recent read, dozens of people chimed in… gotta love the Facebook universe for conversations like this! So that we don’t lose everyone’s recommendations, figured it would be...
View ArticleQ&A on Skedaddle
I’ve been so pleased with the response to my “No Pink” blog post that ran on the Women’s Adventure Magazine site. Many women really seemed to respond to this paragraph: “Mirroring my former life is...
View Article2013 Favorite Reads
It’s been a couple of years since I posted an end of year book list. But lately, I’ve found so much contentment in good reads, it’s time to share a few recommendations again. This list isn’t in any...
View Article2013 Favorite Kids Books
In honor of Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day — Saturday, December 7 — let’s talk kids books! These days, with a 3 1/2 year old who loves reading as much as I do, I’m enamored by children’s books as...
View ArticleBreaking Barriers in Sochi
At the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony today, “breaking the ice” was an apt theme for breaking down barriers and breaking down stereotypes — not only for athletes competing in the...
View ArticleSnow Returns to Sochi
Over the last few days, the combo of rain and fog has made for more tough conditions for the athletes. These moody photos aren’t the typical shots you see from a Winter Paralympic Games! (Another big...
View ArticleWhat Do We Tell Our Kids… and Ourselves?
I first lost it when I was lying down with my daughter at bedtime. The end of an era. The end of innocence. When she wakes up Trump is going to be president elect. She had fallen asleep and I lay next...
View ArticleKeep Our Hearts Open… and our Wills Strong as Steel
Signing off from an email this week, a very wise friend wrote: “Let’s make sure we keep our hearts soft but our wills strong as steel.” This is going to be my new mantra. My rally cry. My mission. With...
View ArticleWayfaring
I was listening this morning to one of my favorite podcasts: The Good Life Project with Jonathan Fields. In the episode, Jonathan talks with Dave Evans, author of Designing Your Life, about helping...
View ArticleCup of peace
My soul aches to write. There are words and fears and wishes that are trapped. That are ready to escape. That are longing to be cradled from my heart and carried out to the world. It’s been brewing for...
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