Today is my birthday. When I was little, this was easy to say. I would tell strangers it was my birthday. I felt like everyone in the world should know it was my birthday! My mom and I would plan my parties months in advance and I had no shame about the amount of thought […]
Living From Home
There’s a whole lot of debate out there about “working moms” and “stay-at-home moms” and about which of the two is better for children. In theory, “stay-at-home moms” should have more time for their children. But it gets complicated if a mother spends that time irritated, stressed, lonely or […]
Seven Ways To Silence Your Phone
It takes courage to live in the present when we are constantly tempted by the endless escape and connectivity of technology. But how do we cultivate such courage? As with developing any virtue, the best thing we can do for ourselves is to create an environment that is conducive to that virtue. Surround yourself with beauty. Try to make […]
When We’re Afraid to Live Beyond a Screen
The other day my family and I were out to dinner and at the table next to us everyone was on their phone. For the entire meal, eyes were never lifted except to take a bite of food and words were never said except to share something from the phones. I know I struggle with […]
When Everything is Controversial
What are you going to do after you graduate? How long did you date before you were engaged? Do you know how many kids you’re going to have? Do you stay home with the baby? Have you started looking at schools? It sometimes stresses me out when I get these sorts of lifestyle questions from people who don’t […]
“Giving Tuesday” May “Work,” But Does Anyone Actually Like It?
Apparently today is “Giving Tuesday”— a day to focus on philanthropy following the apparently universal self-indulgence of “Black Friday.” Let me start by saying that if this day truly encourages some people to genuine charity that’s great! But there’s something about it all that seems put-on, forced, and even downright irritating. Of course, every holiday or special […]
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