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 […]
Happy Valentine’s Day…Even if You Don’t Have “A” Valentine
Here’s a link to today’s post on Medium (if you’re not a member, this will get you behind the paywall): “A Forever-After Valentine’s Gift.” Writing this piece, I was aware that some people will find it irrelevant. They don’t have A valentine. They are single by choice or by circumstance. They have friends, perhaps a […]
Welcoming a New Relationship…With a Puppy
Canine rescue organizations (and those who have had dogs) warn us about the time, the expense and the energy, especially with a puppy. For me, the drudgery pales to more important long-term considerations. A few months ago, when I finally decided not to adopt, I wrote “Stepping into Someone Else’s Paws. Writing gave me […]