Moving to the Front of the Line: When Your Mentors Pass On
One of the more sobering side effects of maturing is the gradual disappearance of the people you depended on to be wiser—parents, mentors, friends. Gadzooks! That means I’m at the … Continue reading
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Outside the Box
What does a flower feel when it finally opens and feels the touch of honeybees? I don’t know, but maybe it’s a little like the experience I had today. In … Continue reading
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Cheerleading for Personal Growth: No Thanks Required!
Recently, I had the lovely surprise of hearing from students I taught some forty years ago. Yes, forty. They were in high school then, filled with humor and love and … Continue reading
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Working the Craft: Reading
Speaking of journeys, here’s a book I recently enjoyed: Have you ever stopped for a moment to consider what has happened in your life and silently asked yourself, “What was … Continue reading
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What’s Good about Arguing?
Let’s say you and someone who is important to you NEVER disagree. Does that mean your relationship is perfect? Probably not. No matter how much you care for one another, … Continue reading
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They Is What They Is: Making Choices for Others
Many of us are guilty of wishing we could “fix” loved ones or even casual acquaintances. We want them to make good choices that enrich the possibilities for a satisfying … Continue reading
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Question: How does it feel to be a gramma?
Gramma’s Answer: Inside each of us is a self. You have one. It’s like a blank canvas when you’re born. It comes with a few outlines like a picture in … Continue reading
