I’m not a competitive swimmer or diver, but my kids are team swimmers. The rigor and athleticism of their weekly practices are a far cry from the pool days of my childhood. I grew up walking down my gravel lane in rubber flip-flops after a latch-key lunch, waiting until no cars were coming from either […]
My mid-forties are living up to the reputation of being when you go searching for the person you always were but never had time to be. I’m leaning into my authentic self by prioritizing things that resonate for me. That means seeking out new adventures and interesting people. Recently I scrolled into a post by […]
I’m not glamorous. I’m a disabled working Mom who usually needs a nap. The inertia of domestic life means I rarely get out to do things. After all the required elements of domestic life, it feels like too much work to spramp myself up and go shopping or to a show. I live a comfortable […]
Every once in a while a phrase comes along that takes me a while to wrap my head around. The phrase “holding space for someone” is the latest. This morning I heard an awesome discussion about what this phrase means on the podcast “Shattered Glass.” Kristen Bell and Monica Padman were describing their friendship and […]
Anne Jackson 