You’re Not Alone at Home

Sheltering in place may feel strange, but we know it’s safe and smart right now. It’s my second weekend of it here in Texas, and I’m noticing a personal trend: I’m connecting more with friends than I have in a long, long time.  Does this sound familiar? I’m enjoying updates from friends and family via…

Naughty or Nice?

Some of my favorite things about social media communities are the ideas, engagement and friendships that cascade from real, human interaction. This is one of the many reasons I find Snapchat so infectious. The iMovie trailer you see (above) was built entirely from Snapchat content I shared from October through now… as an experiment: Through…

I’m Still Grateful for Heroes

Today, I’m focused on gratitude, and I invite you to join me. Fifteen years later, I’m still grateful for the heroes of September 11th — the people who stepped up to save lives when they were free to choose another path. This song seems like a good way to keep that in mind on a Monday morning. As…

Avoiding the Subject Doesn’t Make it Disappear

When was the last time you played hide and seek? Have you ever played with a small child? If so, you may recall that some little ones believe you can’t see them if they can’t see you… We’ve all grown out of that belief, but have we really grown out of the behavior? Many of us still “hide our eyes”…

Enjoy Today, Mom

The past few weeks have been full of Mother’s Day gift ideas, cards and stories that celebrate Mom. As the clock ticks closer to Sunday, I’m sure cards, flowers, gifts and gatherings are flooding into homes across the country, thanks to a little thoughtful planning by loved ones. While working to collect some of Mom’s best advice from…