How to Get a Surprising and Healthful “Shot” of Connection from Someone You Barely Know
Dear Family Whisperer: My Son Is a Freeloader — What to Do?
Meet a 30-Year Old Who Still Thinks He’s a Kid Photo by James Barr on Unsplash Dear Family Whisperer: I have a problem, I have a son who is 30. Wherever he puts something, it stays there. No thought of putting it where it belongs. In the bathroom it’s the same. When he was in school, […]
Easter: A Brief Ecumenical Contemplation on Religion, Spirituality, and Interfaith Marriage
Honoring A Partner’s Roots/Making Peace with the Past “It’s Easter,” I say to my partner. Ours is an “interfaith” marriage. “Let’s take a walk to Saint-Sulpice. You can light a candle.“ My partner has a checkered relationship with the religion of her youth. But this is a holiday, and Saint-Sulpice is the second largest […]
“Voice” — Its Incomparable Lure
When It’s Real, We Want to Know More Photo by Jason Rosewell on Unsplash This post is a piece about the important of “voice.” But it is NOT just for writers. It applies to anyone who wants to communicate, be heard – and build solid relationships. Stick with me. I promise you’ll see why. […]
Yes, it’s Hard–but Here Are 5 Compelling Reasons To Choose Effort Over “Easy”
We all know hard work pays off. Why do we hope it will be “easy”? I recently heard myself complaining to an old friend, “It’s doesn’t get any easier.” We were talking about the pandemic. But it could have been anything–work, socializing, taking care of yourself. Isn’t everything different and more difficult? But as the […]