A reflective essay on letting go of control, trusting preparation, and staying present when life accelerates—at work, in writing, and in parenting.
Feeling ignored by my kid
I love being ignored by my kid. It makes me feel so special.
The art of not taking it personally
Don’t take it personally. Whatever someone thinks of you is part of their thinking and does not define you.
Just hit publish
MOMMY MUSINGS: Lessons on Motherhood, Love, and Life is the story of finding wisdom in motherhood.
Letting go of my teenager
Holding my child close is easier than letting go of my teenager.
Searching in the dark
Searching in the dark: As a parent, hearing about the death of a child by any means is heartbreaking.
15 lessons for 15 years
The following letter—15 lessons for 15 years—I wrote to my son on his 15th birthday, January 9, 2017. I left the letter on my son’s pillow. After he read it, he came to my room, gave me a hug and said: “Thank you.” I felt like a large stone was caught in my throat and I struggled …
What happens when you put your pants on backwards?
What happens when you put your pants on backwards?–A lesson in discomfort.
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