25 May Impostor Syndrome
Many years ago, I was invited to a college alumni event at a fancy restaurant. One of my former professors had congratulated me on my work in addiction treatment research...
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18 May The Birthday Party
When I’m in the need for some nourishing self-care, one of my most favorite things to do is book an appointment for a manicure and pedicure. Somehow, life feels more...
11 May Wisdom of the Ages
On a flight to Mexico City a few years ago, our family of four shared Row 14 with a couple from a small Mexican village. They were headed to their...
04 May Carrot the Caterpillar
When Ella was five, she found a teeny-tiny caterpillar in our backyard. It was orange with a green head. She loved it and declared it was her very best friend...
27 Apr The Garlic Clove
While making spaghetti last week, I noticed that our bulb of garlic was beginning to sprout a tiny, green stem. I decided to drop a single clove into a cup...
20 Apr Brave
A little girl with pigtails was watching the zookeeper carefully. I watched as her wide eyes carefully tracked the snake moving through the zookeeper’s hands. The zookeeper talked about the...