Soccer once felt like a summer obsession. Looking back, it became part of a much larger story about family, friendship, travel and the surprising places a passion can lead
Twelve Years Later: What World Cup and Soccer Has Me Thinking AboutRead More
Sometimes the Raw Edges Are the Point
A film about Bruce Springsteen and the making of Nebraska became something more: a reflection on accumulated stress, complicated relationships, and why some raw edges are worth preserving.
Motherhood and Storytelling
Eleven years after stepping onto the stage for Rochester’s first Listen to Your Mother event, I’m reflecting on motherhood, storytelling, and why sharing honest experiences still matter.
Joy Is Fleeting: An Ode to a Moment
A school concert, a passing moment, and the quiet way joy lingers long after it’s gone.
The Shift
A reflective essay on letting go of control, trusting preparation, and staying present when life accelerates—at work, in writing, and in parenting.
Finding humor when life doesn’t follow the script
From a backyard frisbee mishap to an improv-style lesson in laughter, this story explores how finding humor in everyday life can turn small stumbles into the moments we remember most.
The monster inside
It sounds simple, but it’s hard to let go of the monster inside. I had breast cancer, and nothing will be the same.
Dear cancer
Dear cancer here’s the truth: You suck. You are taking away my precious time and energy. You are taking up space in my head.
