I’ve been spending a lot of time over the past two weeks strategizing how I want to run my business this year. Today it occurred to me that it would be really helpful to strategize my... Read more >>

Sometimes when we get the branches of our life pruned, we learn more about the gardening process: to plant, to water, to grow, to bud, to blossom. Thus, when a serious injury to my feet caused me to... Read more >>

When I turn my calendar from April to May, there’s always that one Sunday that stands out from all the rest, that one weekend day that’s branded with fine print declaring: Mother’s... Read more >>

On October 16, 2010, I got married. If life proceeded like a romantic comedy (or an eHarmony commercial), it would mean that I went from a desperately meager existence full of emptiness and longing to... Read more >>

In this socially-conscious world, most of us get nervous about doing things alone, whether it’s something as small as eating at a restaurant or an activity as committed as traveling abroad. But... Read more >>

I never understood the reason why girls couldn’t go to the bathroom by themselves. When I was in high school, they would always ask someone to accompany them; I was never one of... Read more >>

If there’s one thing we’re encouraged to do as moms, it’s to take some “me time.” Do a search for mom and “me time,” and you’ll get 2,500,000... Read more >>

“Mom, you’re doing it again!” “Huh? What honey?” “You’re doing that thing you do! I’m talking to you and you’re not answering! It’s like... Read more >>

If you are a business owner or an employee who takes pride in her work and likes to complete tasks then you maybe in for an overwhelming week. Imagine a typical day when the office phones are... Read more >>

My entire life I’ve enjoyed my alone time. As a child, banishment to my room for some misbehavior wasn’t actually punishment to me; in fact, I enjoyed the quiet time and it contributed to... Read more >>