I like words. A lot. I like slang words and phrases (grrrrl?), even words that are not words at all but convey oh-so-much (mmm-hmmmm?). You feel me? I know you do. Language grows and evolves and I’ve got back stage passes to that show. I’d like to share two new phrases that have significantly improved […]
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Adversity is not something most people go looking for. Setbacks, disappointments, or uncomfortable challenges usually feel like detours we would rather avoid. Yet in hindsight, many of the moments that tested us most end up influencing who we are. They offer a new perspective and strengthen our resilience. And sometimes, adversity can even lead to
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For many (including me!), Billy Joel’s music wasn’t just entertainment. It was the soundtrack of our lives; the songs we listened to while growing up, figuring out life, and confronting its contradictions. Albums like Cold Spring Harbor played on repeat, while songs such as “Captain Jack” and “Only the Good Die Young” started conversations about
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Because I’m a nerd, and an introvert, I often bring my laptop to my kids’ games. That means I prop up and work while on the sidelines for football, baseball, hockey, and gosh, now my daughter is trying the silk hammock so add that to the list.Nothing says “come chat!” like a woman in a
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Hi reader. Lately, I’ve been thinking about emergency plans. Tomorrow I’m taking a flight, and I know, before we takeoff, we’ll through the emergency plan. Schools have fire drills, and over the last decade, added “intruder” drills to the repertoire. I recently realized that my kids and I have never done a fire drill in
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Personality tests are everywhere. Maybe you know your Myers-Briggs type or your Enneagram number. Some people swear by DiSC for team building or work dynamics. These tools focus on helping you understand yourself — what drives you, how you react, and what makes you tick. The Fascinate Test flips that idea on its head. Instead
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Forgiveness is not always easy, but what if it could feel a little lighter? A little more freeing? So often, we treat forgiveness like a favor we grant someone else. But what if the real power of forgiveness is not in letting go of someone else’s wrongdoing but in setting yourself free? When you shift
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Last weekend I found myself with a lot of unplanned time. Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Wide open, no plans, no kids, no responsibilities. OK, I had a giant chore list but I chose to ignore it. At first, emptiness felt bad. Friday night, no plans. Hmm. I should call someone. I SHOULD
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Hello reader, I’ve always found that prattling on about summer plans quickly devolves into a game of one-upsmanship. So, what are you doing this summer?Do you have summer plans?How do you summer? (gosh no, not the verb!) Starting with the expectation that one is able to afford a scenic change, a second house, has a
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