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There’s nothing a good cup of coffee can’t fix
We tell stories over a cup of coffee. We share our dreams, reminisce over places we’ve been, and yearn to…

Haikus in a pandemic
I never cared much for haiku because it didn’t rhyme and left me wondering if I had overlooked something remarkable.…

Pumpkins and change
Pumpkins are the herald of autumn, an emblem of the pastoral harvest, and a symbol of change. Their vibrant orange…

Graduation 2020: How will it end?
Graduation is on everyone’s minds these days. With this school year nearing its end, and the pandemic in full force,…

Mother’s Day isn’t dead. It’s just different.
With restaurants closed, gatherings forbidden, celebrations and sporting seasons canceled, how do you celebrate Mother’s day during the pandemic? Fortunately,…

Make a list
Making a list or two helps me get in the groove of writing. Making a list also helps me figure…

Snow falls haiku
Snow falls gently on a spring day. Like sadness, snow clings to limbs, buds, and blades of grass. Its frozen…

Find your happy
How happy are you right now? The world is a crazy place, and staying calm, composed, and happy is hard…

Commit2Sit: meditation challenge
Last year, I bought the book Real Happiness by meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg to understand more about the power of meditation…