It’s April, my mom’s birthday month. Julie Allen was born on April 18, 1920. She was quite a character, and it took me syears to fully appreciate how unique she…

In March we celebrate International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, the much-adored Pi Day and more. For sports fans, there is March Madness and NFL season kickoff. Plus, of course,…

We all make all kinds of lists. For years now, I’ve listed cool stuff I’ve done in my life. Items are not in order, jotted down as they come to…

Happy new year! January is whizzing by. How are your resolutions going, or are they already gone? If you are struggling, here’s a practice that has worked for me since…

December is filled with holidays, many connected to faith or personal beliefs. Christmas songs fill the air as we shop for holiday gifts. The carols, the bells, the rituals encourage…

My life path is out of sync with most of my friends. I dropped out of high school and married young. I dreamed about one day getting an education, though…

The pandemic was a rude reminder that life can run off the rails. Maybe you, like me, found yourself forcibly enrolled in a masterclass of uncertainty, ambiguity and discord. Reactions…

Signs of aging (though subtle) start in the thirties. I won’t list any because you might run to a mirror for a frantic look instead of finishing this article. Stay with me, please. You have the rest of your life to archive your aging, if you’re lucky. And the secret of vital aging is movement.

Does This Excuse Make My But Look Big? Despite our potential, we human beings don’t always go for what we want. Whether prompted by fear, ambivalence or resistance, excuses keep…

When people ask about my home, my answer is, “I live in a small condo on a small urban lake.” The word small represents 605 square feet (almost “Tiny” status)…