I stare out at the third snow storm in a week and am humbled by the fact that there is no control over Mother Nature.  Tempted to throw negativity at the incovenience  created by New England winter weather, I remind myself that I actually choose to live here.  Putting up with storms is part of [...]

Here’s a link to a blog (by Allyn Nevans) that exposes the spells that are cast upon us – the kind that make us feel bad about ourselves.  What spells are you under? http://www.allynevans.blogspot.com/

While waiting for my daughter in a school hallway, a poster caught my eye.  It read, “Art requires the ability and willingness to surrender to the unanticipated possibilities of the work as it unfolds.” Immediately I thought, ‘good reminder for parents.’  Think of children as the art - pieces of art in motion.  We may think [...]

Anyone who manages a small country called ‘Family’ is familiar with  the mayhem that accompanies the start of a new school year.  The work involved in this transition can drain an entire summer’s worth of relaxation in a single week.  Which is why I find myself holding onto a clear shedule and summer weather with [...]

As a mom and a tween mentor, I’m always on the lookout for empowering songs to inspire the tweens in my life.  Today I’d like to share part of my inspirational playlist with you.  Most songs are fairly current and popular, but if you can’t convince your tween to add these songs to her own [...]