Manifesto

“Because I believe in love, I will ask for love.” -Elizabeth Gilbert You show up. You listen and ask questions. You’re genuinely interested in others. You follow up. You share about yourself, your life, your interests. You are present and … Continue reading →

I shall not live in vain

This weekend, I heard news that a woman I have known for over 15 years was bludgeoned to death by her son. Her son, who suffers from a traumatic brain injury. Her son, who was a veteran. Her son, whom … Continue reading →

Thank you

I do not want my sorrow to be meaningless, so I search my heart for lessons, to find meaning, to take some solace in this ending. I insist that this not be meaningless. Dani Shapiro states, “The work of being … Continue reading →

Same as I always was

I have done so much work on myself the last few months. I’ve learned to know my worth, I’ve learned to name what I want in a relationship, I’ve learned to know what I want to work on in myself. … Continue reading →

39.99

I spent the last few years of my 30’s anticipating 40. Waiting for it, wondering what it would be like, where I would be at. Instead of saying “I’m 39′, I would respond to questions about my age “I’m almost … Continue reading →

Finding my heart courage

I have a lot of courage. I have brain courage, and get-on-a-plane-by-myself courage.  Trekking-courage, and solo-trip-courage.  I have going-out-to-a-bar-alone courage and ski-courage.  I have mountain-courage and night-courage and trail-running-courage.  I have work courage for days. But, I don’t have heart … Continue reading →

Selling éclairs

I once read an article about first generation college students – and how we’ve sold them on the promise of college, even though they have no idea what it will be like, or even if it will actually make them … Continue reading →

Riding the train

I love riding the train in NYC and as a people watcher – is there anything better? And, let’s be honest – as a single woman appreciative of attractive men – is there anything better?! (ok, yes, there is a … Continue reading →