My youngest has an extraordinary ability to shift from nervous to fearless. Even when she stumbles, she pushes through the embarrassment and shares her feelings with a vulnerability so unguarded, it overwhelms me. I think […]
Tag: writing
Unfinished, On Purpose
The thing about blogging—the part I both love and loathe—is that it acts as an accidental accountability tracker. It holds a mirror up to my wins and my missed marks. I don’t know many people […]
To an Architect of Love
Today is my mom’s birthday. Growing up, I always knew my mom’s caretaking and generosity were next-level. She never reserved her kindness for people or places that held personal significance—her heart extended to everyone. Her […]
Moonlit Missive #5: Escape Yuck Stuck Syndrome: A Love Letter
Moonlit Missive #5—which, truth be told, is actually a morning missive—because middle age demands its due, and last night, sleep found me, wrapped me in its overdue embrace, and refused to let go. Today’s love […]
Living Fully
When I was nearly 18, a fellow high school senior from Buffalo lost his battle with cancer. His passing was my first encounter with death among peers, and it struck me deeply. It was a […]
The Forty Files 