I’ve been thinking a lot about the human touch lately—especially hand-holding.There are so many reasons we reach for someone’s hand. When I was little, my big sister and I held hands constantly—part safety, part comfort, and part, “I’ve got you and you’ve got me.” Even without words, that was our promise to each other. Two […]

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 […]

Last week, I spent time in the Outer Banks for a little family reunion. It was lovely! There’s something about the ocean that makes seeing family feel even more special. But one of my favorite parts of the trip wasn’t a big gathering or a group activity. It was the quiet, early-morning walks on the […]

We’ve all heard that positive thinking can help us manage stress and cope better with life’s challenges. But how do you actually get into the habit of maintaining a positive outlook? For me, the answer was trying the “10 Good Things” method. Whenever negativity creeps in, I pause and make a mental list of ten […]