The Shame We Feel
Yesterday in New Hampshire, First Lady Michelle Obama made an impassioned speech that tapped into the collective pain stirred up by Donald Trump’s misogynistic language and…
On Feeling Discouraged
Albert Einstein or Douglas MacArthur or perhaps someone else entirely once said this: “Many of the great achievements of the world were accomplished by tired and discouraged men who kept on working.”
Personal Growth in 2014
I’ve spent the last few months relearning some lessons I never should have forgotten in the first place.
Nerd Power!
No one’s laughing at Jeff Bezos anymore.
Preparing for House Guests
House guests are coming! Here are some ways to stay sane.
♥ Your Life: Court Peace
Some days call for the ugly slippers.
The Working Mother
I have a story to tell. It’s a bit of a shame story. Prepare yourself.
Launch Yourself on Every Wave
I finally have a plan, and this is it.
The Perfect Hosts
One memorable evening in California taught me about the four most important tenets of entertaining.
♥ Your Life: Drop Your Frenemies
One small change helped me be a lot kinder to myself.
♥ Your Life: Accept Your Nature
A morning gardening with kindergarteners taught me an unexpected lesson about parenting.
Inspired: The Invitation
A moving poem about what really matters in life.
Rainy Days
Some days the gray clouds won’t budge.
Sorority Girls’ Fierce Act of Beauty
A few weeks ago at Paris Fashion Week, designer Rick Owens enlisted the help of step dancers for his runway show. Four different teams of dancers, some…
Inspired: Elizabeth Gilbert and Her Metaphorical Minivan
Two quotes from Elizabeth Gilbert to make your Monday morning a little happier.
