"Mom, can you shut your laptop?" "Mom, can you turn off your phone?" Those words always manage to stab a knife of guilt right into my heart. Of course, I love my kids and want to give them my best, but the pull of technology and the shouts of our always-on-demand world can make that difficult. You know what it's like, juggling the emails from your boss, getting dinner ... Read More
Simple Ways to Be Politically Informed Without Losing Your Zen
A few nights ago I found myself on the couch ready to relax for the evening but instead my blood pressure was racing as I forced myself to take a few deep breaths. I was watching a cable news channel and hearing headline after screaming headline coming at me in rapid fire. I had come looking for a recap and insight into the day's news but instead ended up with a headache! I ... Read More
A Pinterest-Worthy Birthday Party (without the hard work)
One quick glance through Pinterest in search of ideas for your child's birthday party might be enough to send you into a spiral of doubt about your self-worth. It seems like every mom is trying to outdo one another in the quest to style the perfect birthday party. And while I love to drool over the pretty images and adorable details, I just don't have the time to put that ... Read More
What’s Saving My Life
I'm not a true winter hater and I don't mind the cold as much as the heat but I still feel the doldrums of the season especially after the rush of the holidays and the enthusiasm of the year. It feels like a season of waiting, of holding out or holding on. I know many others feel it even more deeply as the darkness presses in and we hide away from the biting temps. I've found ... Read More
The Responsibility of Citizenship
"Our democracy is threatened whenever we take it for granted. All of us, regardless of party, should be throwing ourselves into the task of rebuilding our democratic institutions.... All of this depends on our participation; on each of us accepting the responsibility of citizenship, regardless of which way the pendulum of power happens to be swinging." I've been mulling over ... Read More