by Dawn | Nov 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Some of us are headed into this holiday season with trepidation. It’s not the long lines, the expenses, or even the hustle-bustle that’s got us down. It’s the worry about uncomfortable conversations we anticipate having with relatives we love,...
by Dawn | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Don’t postpone joy until you have learned all your lessons. Joy is your lesson”–Allan Cohen. I personally have hated folding laundry. It feels like a task made for Sisophys–the Greek God who pushed the boulder up the mountainside,...
by Dawn | Feb 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Things have been getting intense. We have concerns about our children, our elderly parents, our country. It’s natural to want to push back against the problems, lead with disbelief and anger, or try to avoid the issues altogether. When I think about it,...
by Dawn | Feb 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
As a child in the Middle East, my Dad helped irrigate his family farm with a well in his backyard. So when my little family moved into a suburban New Jersey home in the 1970’s, Dad decided he’d do the same in our new backyard. No permits, no contractors,...
by Dawn | Nov 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
The aftershocks of this election season are still reverberating through our homes. We all know that these campaigns and their aftermath have contributed to intense feelings—misunderstandings, anger, fear, and confusion. I’ve noticed that the only...
by Dawn | Oct 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ve gotten so angry over this election. I’ve been enraged about the things Trump has said, done, and proposed. I’ve been disappointed by many of the revelations that have come to light regarding our former Secretary of State. And I’ve been beside myself as I see...
