Screen Free Shabbat Revisited
A few years ago, I challenged myself to use the screen less and be present more. So, I took on Screen Free Shabbat. I lasted a good while, but as in so many challenges, this one sort of fell by … Continued
Unveiling the 2026 Word of the Year
This week we welcomed a new year, and so a new Word of the Year (WOTY). And for 2026, the word is … connect! The word for 2025 was adventure! And oh, what an adventurous year it was. So much … Continued
We Did A Thing – Again
I take my WOTY (Word Of The Year) very seriously, so we just did a thing. We bought a new house! That means we’ll be moving two times in the last year and a half – whew! This move will … Continued
In Celebration of Celebration
The past two-plus weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind. In fact, you may have noticed, I was conspicuously missing last week. All told, I stepped foot in seven airports and one train station, and I slept in seven … Continued
A Retreat for Creating Community
I love me a retreat! I love going to retreats, I love leading retreats, I love planning retreats. In short, I love everything about them. I’ve written before about planning your own home retreat, and that can be effective, however, … Continued
There’s No Place Like Home
On the heels of last week’s article “Adventuring Abroad,” I’m lovingly reminded of this simple truth: there’s no place like home. Oh sure, it’s great seeing the world, learning about history and different cultures, meeting new people. And as I … Continued
Harmony and Me
I was a big Elton John fan as a teenager. I mean BIG. I had all his albums through Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, even the little known ones like Tumbleweed Connection, and then his music changed and I just wasn’t … Continued
Unwrapping Our Gifts
I love to share inspirational words from others, and this week I’m grateful to my husband Tim (or JT as I like to call him) for his words of wisdom. Tim helps me to view things just a little differently, … Continued
Finding Motivation
Now that I feel like full recovery from ankle surgery is in my future, it’s time I begin the process of returning to an active life. But it’s been almost four months and that’s plenty of time to change habits … Continued
A Love Letter
A couple weeks ago I wrote about the kindness of strangers that I have witnessed as I recover from a broken leg. While this continues to be the case, I am particularly struck by the caring nature of my friends … Continued