Back in the day, when I worked at my first job, the staff gathered for an in-service in January. We all had to fill out this chart with our personal and professional goals for the year. I found it interesting but not so useful. A great idea for an interactive… Read More
When I was expecting my first child, I once overheard my mother-in-law sharing with a friend of hers that I was pregnant – in the early months. I was so upset; I thought she had violated my privacy. Looking back, I know what I was thinking, but I also know what… Read More
A few weeks ago, lots of things were bugging me. I mean, isn’t being resentful part and parcel of being human? Let’s see: Whether it’s anger at the person who pushed ahead of you in line at the grocery, or frustration with your rebellious teenager’s attitude, or exasperation at the… Read More
When my kids were little, my husband and I faced many parenting stresses. Through it all, we felt that we were in control of our children’s lives and were the conductors on the train that our kids were traveling on. Major and minor decisions – from what school to send them to, to where they would go to camp, to bringing them… Read More
This morning I woke up feeling charley horse, achy, and with a sore throat. As I reached for the Advil, I wondered why I was feeling this way. True, I had attended an out-of-town family wedding the night before, and yes, I had traveled quite a bit the past few… Read More
