An Invitation to Slow Down

An Invitation to Slow Down

At the end of February, I remember looking at my husband after a mind-numbingly exhausting weekend of volleyball for one daughter, basketball for the other, basketball and meetings for him, and my head on a swivel and I said, “I simply can’t help but...
Our Americanness Is Showing

Our Americanness Is Showing

Observation: our American-ness is showing right now. And it’s kind of gross. We have people stockpiling supplies for the end of days, not giving a shit about people in the community who might actually NEED those supplies (aka first responders, hospitals and...
Creativity is NOT a Four-Letter Word

Creativity is NOT a Four-Letter Word

When I mention creativity and art around people, I get a lot of strong reactions with anxiety and fear topping the list. There are also people who vehemently did in their heels and proclaim that THEY ARE NOT CREATIVE—never have been, never will be. Now, I know I am...