Transforming Darkness into Light
We met at a function that called for business casual conversation. He worked the room like a professional, making small talk and thoughtful introductions to colleagues. It was clear to me this...
View ArticleParenting the Precious
Maggie was born with cerebral palsy and would never walk, talk, feed or dress herself. Her parents were told she’d be lucky to live past the age of two. Maggie grew and was nurtured by an incredibly...
View ArticleAn Extraordinary Pumpkin
With each skin cream treatment, the pink blemish on the side of my face appeared to sizzle like eggs frying in bacon grease. The center of the blemish turned brown, rimmed in swollen auburn and orange...
View ArticleLetting Go
The buzz of the alarm jolted me to life at 4:30 a.m. Barely awake and aching from the previous day’s workout, I debated with myself to roll over and go back to sleep, or get out of bed to meet my...
View ArticleCrayon Stained Stories
My favorite slacks were a well-worn pair of khaki capri’s purchased on sale at the Gap. They were casual and comfortable and often became my default weekend-wear. One weekend when my son and I enjoyed...
View ArticleForgiveness Found in Unusual Places
Walking into the dental office that morning was more difficult than running a marathon. My palms were wet with sweat, my legs felt heavy as lead, and my breathing was quick and strained. As I reached...
View ArticleWhat you wish for
I sat by my fireplace and meditated on my financial health for the upcoming new year. My goals were to honor my financial commitments, take care of my young son, and have the ability to save a...
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The Crack in the Strategy
In my early twenties, my approach to life was bitter. I trusted nobody and believed the world was filled with more evil than good. All I needed to validate this belief was to watch the nightly news....
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Love Advice
I will never pretend to be an expert when it comes to love. If experience dictates expertise, what I know well is that matters of the heart can cloud our vision and skew our judgment. I once had a...
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Is it Too Late?
After a miserable divorce and years of feeling inadequate as a woman and a mother, I was thrilled when my sister found somebody who made her smile, laugh and feel loved. They announced their engagement...
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