Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
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 →
Earlier this month, I lost my beautiful friend Tracy to melanoma. Tracy and I met in the late 1990s through a mutual friend, and over the years, we shared the ups and downs of professional life, family dynamics, and travel adventures. Tracy was a person whose life radiated outward, continually widening her circle and bringing... Continue Reading →
Longer days in May are a welcome reminder that summer is almost here. For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived for my family’s annual summer trip to the beaches of Cape Cod. And in June I’m headed back to the Cape for the first time since 2022 with my now larger, blended family.... Continue Reading →
Language of Friendship 