In the new age of pause, many of us are becoming increasingly grateful for the small things in life. Quality time with family, moments of solitude, or bedtime with a good book are treasures. My daughter will soon move on to college and I long for the days when we bonded over a magical read […]
The year 2020 changed everything around us. Society is forced to learn new ways of working, educating, entertaining, and connecting. During these times of countless challenges, we are being asked to live around the perimeters of social distancing. The modifications to our lifestyles can feel like a huge undertaking for social beings. Wanting connection does […]
Getting it right on the first try is not the expectation. Our picker during the younger years can be affected by anything from hormones to blind lust. Choosing a partner who is right for you is difficult when you are not setting proper boundaries or acknowledging your worth. The idea that it’s okay to wait […]
Timing is everything. There may have been moments you were tapped on the shoulder by opportunity but you weren’t exactly ready for what was in store. I believe when the moment is right, things organically come together to get you to where you’re supposed to land. Meanwhile, the best we can do is do the […]
In April 2020, The New York Times reported that cases of domestic violence were on the rise. The recent lockdown has forced many couples to remain in confinement due to worldwide restrictions. Most people quarantined at home with nowhere to go. Distractions are eliminated forcing couples to confront a reality that isn’t always pretty, aggravated […]
HULU has a new series, Dying for Sex, based on a 2020 podcast. It is a beautiful story of friendship, enlightenment, and healing. An open discussion about mortality is intimidating, sometimes too real to ponder. I imagine being on the opposite side of a thriving life is scary. Getting the news you are dying and […]
Most of us have a type. Dating is a challenging exercise in itself no matter the age bracket. The pool of good men seems to shrink as we get older. Options are further narrowed when we start to consider the kinds of people we want to date. Do you keep a handy checklist in your […]
The idea of being a mother in my 20’s was unfathomable. I always had a desire to build a stable life before considering starting a family. My mother’s generation was less focused on careers due to social pressures in the 1970s. Women were expected to marry and have a family almost immediately after the wedding. […]
Dating is work, often times unrewarding labor that leads to nothingness. Have you been told you have to kiss a lot of frogs before finding your prince? Although, not always true, there is validity to the statement. The majority of us do not find good love on the first or even second try. A strong, […]
Many of us have goals and dreams that we think will never come to fruition. Sometimes the hard work, dedication and perseverance are not enough to push what we envision into reality. Like anyone else, exhaustion kicks in from life’s stressors. Have you ever felt this way? Most of you reading will relate to the […]
