Learn to Respond Instead of React
How many times have you looked back on a moment and said, “Yikes! I wish I had thought about what I was going to say or at least taken a beat before saying something I now regret…”? Reacting and responding are very different – and the former is often difficult, especially in our “on-demand” world. […]
A Farmer’s Tale: Occasional Cakes
What is community? David Spangler says,” Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to extend yourself to encounter and know the other.” Robert Kennedy had an even grander image when he stated his vision of community by saying, “It […]
Ways to Navigate Difficult Conversations (on both sides!)
Difficult conversations are called such for a reason – they are not fun to have. This might be anything from a “Hey, we need to let you go” to “That plan we had didn’t work” to “We need to talk” – and the anxiety and discomfort around them doesn’t always get easier the more you […]
Herbal Healing: The Magnificent Rose
The cultural knowledge of herbs is not entirely lost. Tea drinkers seek warmth through sips to find a remedy for the onset of an ailment or to relax. Once upon a time, herbal lore was instinctual, just like the hand wanders into a cupboard to find oregano written on a glass bottle. The basic knowledge […]
Aging Gracefully
I don’t remember the day, the month, or even the year, but I do remember the moment. A strand of silver, or maybe two, in a sea of long brunette hair. It was not my imagination or the light playing tricks on me. Whoa… already? I peered more closely at my deep-set green eyes, and there it […]
Writers Who Read: The New York Times Best Sellers
When we are looking for something new – whether it is a new book, recipe, or television show, we often look for inspiration and advice from others. One of the best resources for finding new reads is looking through The New York Times best seller list. As I scrolled through the list, I noticed it […]
Memorabilia Mirror
Many years ago, while clearing out a storage space I shared with my first husband, I took one look at “my” things, turned my back, and walked away. It was a dark time, and I simply didn’t have the emotional strength to separate the wheat from the chaff. That memory, a still shot from a […]
I’m Sorry, You’re Wrong
Ever have an interaction with a friend, coworker, or acquaintance, and they are just…wrong? It’s not a matter of disagreement or a difference in opinion. The other person is completely wrong and incorrect – factually even! What makes it worse: there is proof that they are wrong, and they keep telling you that they are […]
Boost Your Brain & Benefit Your Body With Good-Mood Foods
You know what they say. . . “You are what you eat,” and as Hippocrates is quoted, “let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” What we put into our bodies can affect lots of things, not only how we function physically, but mentally as well. So, what should you eat if you want […]
Cheers! Building the Perfect Home Bar
Whether you invite friends over for a casual game night or coworkers for a dinner party, fumbling for wine glasses, and figuring out what kind of ingredients to run to the store for to make cocktails can be a hassle. Let’s put an end to that by embracing that 20s style in 2020 by being […]
