Yesterday was a mix of emotions. As I parked to join a “pre-game” rally in my small town, people gathering to take the train into Philly, I heard the noise before I saw it. Rounding the corner, the size of the crowd struck me. Over 600 people (a very rough estimate) were lining the main[…]
It goes bone deep. The ache. The all-too familiar whole body response to times of extreme or prolonged stress. You, too, may know the feeling. The muscle tension that rises in your traps, neck, between your shoulder blades. The ache in your lower back, the stomach pain, headache, dry eyes, malaise, and sometimes even chills.[…]
This week, women everywhere felt simultaneously angered and leveled by the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the highest court in the land. Women are angry. Women feel worthless. Women are devastated. Women want to light it all up. The past week, I have had a very visceral reaction to the hearings and the news of[…]
I turn forty this week. As I have been reflecting on those 40 years, I realize I have learned quite a number of key lessons. Each of these lessons is based off a key memory, event or accomplishment. Year 1: I can stand on my own two feet. Year 2: Some days you will run[…]