Finding Hope in Low Light
The season’s low light nudges the energy of all living things inward. In the quiet, I’m reckoning with my relationships to screens, humans, beings other… Read More »Finding Hope in Low Light
Self-Care
Why This Grid? Why Now?
I’ve played Wordle for one week. It’s perfect! A few short sentences explain the entire game. There is one right answer. Making up words doesn’t… Read More »Why This Grid? Why Now?
Daring to Step Away: 44 Ways
“I’ll see it, because I ride that thing like a jockey!” This was the reassurance a friend offered about seeing a message that would be… Read More »Daring to Step Away: 44 Ways
On Pouring When the Container is Full
He’s generous. That’s what I finally landed on as I ruminated on the character of John Snell. He gives freely of his time, effort, and… Read More »On Pouring When the Container is Full
New Concept: Don’t Keep It to Yourself(-Care)
I listen to On Being in bed with coffee and ask to not be interrupted. It’s one of my self-care practices, and I guarantee its… Read More »New Concept: Don’t Keep It to Yourself(-Care)
That Stroke! It’s Gorgeous and It Works
Decades ago, Angie taught me to swim. I trusted her from day one. It was not long before we discovered the overlaps in our lives… Read More »That Stroke! It’s Gorgeous and It Works
Strength and Connection
Tawnya Kristen is the executive director of Green Mountain United Way, a mom, a wife, and an athlete. She’s also a supportive, committed friend who… Read More »Strength and Connection
With Gratitude as a Companion
Liz Harrington lived her own version of hell in 2020. (There are so many versions out there!) The year started with a maintenance accident in… Read More »With Gratitude as a Companion