Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
Senior year of high school is an important threshold, one foot still in childhood, the other preparing for college or whatever may come next. For my son Will, his senior year started off busier than ever with his short, but intense golf season, college essay prep, and a full courseload. And then, a month into... Continue Reading →
Julia's post last week about navigating transitions got me thinking about how we are on the threshold of fall. Before summer ends, I decided to take a look back on the season to make sure I've squeezed in everything I'd hoped to do before the days start getting shorter and darker again. Summer's lease hath... Continue Reading →
Early Saturday morning, I drove up to Milwaukee for the annual Strain for the Brain 5K. My husband Mark and I joined roughly 30 other people to run with Mr. G’s Team, which was formed in honor of Mark’s brother Rob, who we lost last July to melanoma of the brain. Seeing family, friends and... Continue Reading →
One of life's most complicated relationships is the one between mother and child. Some of us are fortunate enough to enjoy or have enjoyed loving relationships with our moms, but every parental relationship is unique--even within the same families. On this Mother's Day, we would like to wish our mothers, friends/relatives who are mothers, and... Continue Reading →
My sister and I returned from a fabulous journey to Spain's Andalucia region last week. The primary reason for our visit was to view an exhibit at the contemporary art museum in Malaga devoted to the life and work of our father's Uncle Frank, who spent the latter half of his life and career in... Continue Reading →
February will mark five years since the first Language of Friendship blog post, when Sara and I decided to write about friendship and its impact on our lives. With this anniversary approaching, I find myself reflecting on how valuable and diverse my friendships are. We make our first friends early in life, before we can... Continue Reading →
January is a tough month in most of the U.S. Not only is it cold and dark when I start and end my commute each day, but the return to work or school after a holiday break is just hard. Over the years, I’ve relied on a few coping techniques, such as working out more... Continue Reading →
Sometimes a meaningful gift—one that is sincere, beautiful, and personal—can be a powerful reminder of a connection. Staying connected with friends in adulthood can be challenging, when work and family responsibilities seem to dominate our time. If we’ve moved across the country as adults, friendships can span states and time zones, making it even more... Continue Reading →
Saying goodbye to a beloved friend can be every bit as heartbreaking as a romantic breakup. When the bonds of friendship have a firm grip on you, facing a goodbye can be a painful reminder of how much your friends mean to you. My exchange student Lea returned home to Sweden a few weeks ago.... Continue Reading →
As the 4th of July approaches, it's a great reminder to make the most of longer summer days with family and friends. Growing up my summertime highlight was my family's annual trip to Cape Cod. I loved visiting so much, I decided to work there summers during college, and as an adult resumed visiting the... Continue Reading →
