Tag Archives: love
Wisdom
Boxer Mike Tyson famously said, “Everybody has a plan, until they get punched ….” Punches are inevitable. But I do believe I’ve learned some universal truths that might soften the blows. They are: Show up for people. Be gentle with … Continue reading
The Best Holiday Gift
“The best holiday gift I ever received was right before my wedding. On Christmas Day, my mom gifted me a handwritten note from my grandmother who had passed away five years prior. My grandmother and I were very close, and … Continue reading
Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is letting yourself off the hook, letting yourself be human and flawed and also amazing. It’s giving yourself credit for showing up instead of beating yourself up for taking so long to get there.The best way to start practicing … Continue reading
Just Like Family
Just Like Family by Kate Hilton (2017, fiction, 286 pages). This story spans 20 years of the protagonist, Avery, discovering herself and finding life. We follow Avery as she goes through adolescence and into her twenties, and into her forties where … Continue reading
Ornament Grinch
My mother-in-law loves quirky Christmas ornaments. Each year she gets my husband and I each at least one new ornament. My problem is that I love uniform ornaments and decorations. I want everything to match. I have the perfect set … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 