Have you ever heard someone say something that didn’t just sound wise but actually cracked you open and changed how you lived? I’m not talking about a quote you slap on a mug and put on Etsy for “inspiration,” or some obscure line you drop at a party to make yourself sound smarter than you … Continue reading Brené Brown – am I right?
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Today, I Need to Write About My Mom.
I miss my mom. My mom was extraordinary. That’s not just daughter-talk; it’s fact. If you’d only met her at the very end, you might not have known it — but her life could have been a novel. She survived more than most people do in three lifetimes. Abuse, neglect, violence — and still, when … Continue reading Today, I Need to Write About My Mom.
The Light
One of the things I didn’t expect about living in Spain was how much I would love watching seniors live their lives. Here, “retired” still means something. You work until a certain age, you pay your taxes, and then you rest. You live. No one rushes you. No one makes you feel like you’re taking … Continue reading The Light
It's Fine, I'm Fine, Everything's Fine 