Confession: I like country music. I’ve always said they were kind of like books on tape. (Remember books on tape?) Tim McGraw sings a song that is especially poignant, which tells the story of a man who’s been told he is dying. He says that as a result he “loved deeper, spoke sweeter, and gave […]
When happy holidays aren’t
Thanksgiving has passed and the December holidays are upon us – a time for peace, joy and family harmony. Wait – that’s not what your holidays look like? Most don’t. So what are some ways to manage your emotions when the holidays aren’t necessarily happy? Manage expectations So much of pain is a result of […]
Triggered by current events
So much tragedy has been in the news recently, from mass shootings to natural disasters to mounting racial and political tensions. Even Facebook, which was once just a place to view cat videos and see what your friends are eating, has become filled with divisive and disturbing posts. What’s a person to do to keep […]
Why I never make my bed
By now many of you have seen the University of Texas commencement address by Navy Admiral McRaven, who extols the virtues of making your bed every morning. He encourages the graduates by saying, “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” I am hesitant to publicly contradict a decorated Navy […]
Lessons learned in an airplane
Last year I took a long overdue trip to Hawaii with my husband, and I thought about a few things I learned while we were flying over the Pacific Ocean. Put on your own oxygen mask first It is not selfish to take care of yourself. If you can’t breathe, you won’t be able to […]