It's twelve days into the new year, and my resolution to love people better so far has been a big fat flop. From the outside, I am almost certain my relationships still look like giant, frozen popsicle-trees on the landscape of my life. Bizarre and unmoving. And I'd be lying if I said I didn't … Continue reading The Great Thaw (or Oh Yeah, Love is a Choice)
I love Brene Brown. I love her work. I love her spunk. I love that Oprah loves her. And I want to take all her classes. I feel like when I do, I might finally understand myself and become more of a grown up. Ha! But when I came across the class The Gifts of … Continue reading Adapting Brene Brown’s Course “The Gifts Of Imperfection” for a Tweenager
Friendship bracelets...for the family. My daughter was six when we did this project. It was the beginning of summer, and we were headed into a long week visitation during which I knew her father wouldn't let us talk or connect in any other way. I chose braiding because it is relatively quick and easy - … Continue reading Family Bracelets: A Bind that Connects Us When We’re Apart
