For the first time since vacation planning in March, I was grateful rather than resentful we weren’t vacationing in Europe.
The Vacation Thief
7 Reasons Dog Tricks Can Save Your Life
They say depression has tripled in the United States since the start of the pandemic, with corresponding increases in suicide rates, domestic abuse, and addictions. If you’re feeling down or even desperate, and scrolling through puppy pictures just isn’t enough for you, consider teaching a dog a trick. And here’s why:
What She Said, January 1: Charlotte Eriksson
Dear world,
I am excited to be alive in you, and I am thankful for another year.
–Charlotte Eriksson
What She Said, November 19: Maya Angelou
Let gratitude be the pillow on which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good. –Maya Angelou
What She Said, November 18: Brene Brown
What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude. –Brene Brown
Thanksgiving: Carving Out New Traditions
My mother came from a family of nine kids and Thanksgiving was a very big deal – a joyous event I looked forward to every year. We usually went to my Aunt […]
What She Said, November 16: Oprah Winfrey
True forgiveness is when you can say, “Thank you for the experience.” –Oprah Winfrey
Please, Mr. President
With all of these amazing examples of strong women before and after me, I have finally found the courage to give the President of the United States another chance. Maybe he does not understand what innately powerful women need to stay strong in these difficult days.
Lessons from Nana
In 1918, my great-grandmother, Frances Pengelski, was married with two babies under two years old, living in relative poverty in Brooklyn. I was fortunate to know my nana well. The year I […]
Dear Sister: A Gratitude Letter
Dear Sister, A friend is doing a gratitude diary and it’s been helping her a lot, so I thought I’d try as well. I believe in the practice of gratitude, have seen […]
The Gloria Sirens 