Last week I took a little tumble at home — knocked myself out, broke a few bones, and earned myself a dreaded trip to the ER. After a blur of tests and scans, the doctors found a brain injury and decided to send me to another hospital that could “handle it.” I didn’t know exactly […]

So what do you do when you’re stressed, or when there’s just too much to do and not nearly enough time to do it? Do you procrastinate with a spontaneous road trip? Eat an embarrassing amount of chocolate? Wander into a package store (for you non–New Englanders, that’s a beer & wine shop)? Binge-watch TV? […]

Did you have an invisible friend growing up? Whenever I ask that question, about 90% of the time the answer is—YES! The reasons vary—companionship, loneliness (like me), or maybe the joy of bossing someone around without fear of consequences. Whatever the reason, those imaginary buddies were part of our lives. And according to some studies, […]

Different points of view are the spice of life, right? Our world would be so boring if we all thought the same way. But let’s be honest—it can be a little tricky when your thoughts are totally different from those around you. Take my hubby, for example. I like things neat and tidy—clear counters, a […]

Have you ever seen a child throw a temper tantrum? Chances are, yes—more than once! It usually happens over something the child wants but doesn’t get. “But I want it!” the child shrieks, while the parent calmly insists, “You don’t need it.” Children have trouble understanding the difference between a want and a need. To […]

I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly wondering things. Kids do it all the time—and we expect their wondering questions.They ask things like: I get it. I wondered those exact things myself! Then came the teenage years. And the questions kept coming—just deeper, and a little more angsty: As an adult, my wonderings didn’t […]

I love to garden. It definitely grounds me! There’s something about digging in the dirt, pulling weeds, and seeing the fruits of your labor—whether it’s flowers or veggies—that soothes my soul. But this year? My garden isn’t doing so hot. Some years are just like that. Too much rain, too much heat, too much cool […]

Getting out of your comfort zone can help you grow in so many ways—and wow, did I grow recently! Here’s what happened. One of my beloved boxing coaches, a friendly, upbeat guy in his twenties, decided to follow his dream and “go pro.” I was thrilled for him! A few of my boxing buddies and […]

I live in a rural area, and I love it. The trees, the quiet, the pond—it’s my little piece of heaven. But this past week? It was like living in a wildlife documentary, with a very dramatic cast of characters. Let me introduce you to a few of my neighbors: Yes, it’s been a week. […]

Recently, I took a road trip down South—a bittersweet one. We were attending a celebration of life for a beloved aunt who passed away a few months ago. Saying goodbye to her was hard. I’ll miss knowing she’s no longer in this world, showering love on her family and working wonders with her music therapy. […]