Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
Have you ever met someone and felt an instant sense of connection? For kids, that seems to happen frequently, at the playground, on the soccer team, or away at camp. It’s a combination of being open to new friendships and, as Psychology Today noted in an article last spring, “There seemed to be an endless... Continue Reading →
Labor Day symbolizes the end of summer, yet it also marks the beginning of a season that's always felt more grounding to me. It’s the back-to-school season that in the past often meant the start of a new apartment lease in my adopted hometown of Chicago, and, more than once, a transition to a new... 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 →
Summer in the Midwest is something we look forward to most of the year, but the season can feel fleeting. After a busy month of May, I hope to find some time this holiday weekend to pause and set some intentions for the season ahead. Despite long days, summer can pass by quickly. Without some... Continue Reading →
