Brave
September 2021 heralds in a different “Back to School” scenario. We were all hoping that our kids would be able to get back on their bus or bike and we would all feel normal. No one knows if the normal we knew will come back. Was it as great as we remember it? Were our…
Read MoreIt’s been more than a year since we’ve been in lockdown. I’ve been safe. Have you been safe? It’s been more than a year since I have been overly worried about people in domestic violence situations. Are you one of those people? It’s been more than a year since I started coaching more than I…
Read MoreThis month is often a time where we start thinking about the next quarter. A time to regroup. What does that mean? For me, it means intentionally making a plan to work through all of my responsibilities and making sure they align with what “I want” to do in life. Here is some bad news,…
Read More“On Aug. 4, 2020, a fire at a warehouse on the Beirut waterfront ignited a cache of ammonium nitrate, an explosive material that had been stored at the site for more than six years. The giant blast sent a shock wave through the heart of the Lebanese capital, killing some 200 people and injuring thousands.…
Read MoreDid you watch Jeff Bezo’s “Blue Origin” rocket take off this morning? We witnessed history. This flight into space with four passengers, including Bezos, his brother Mark, Oliver Daeman, and longtime women-in-space advocate Mary “Wally” Funk, was the first unpiloted suborbital flight with an all-civilian crew. Historical! Do you know how long it took for…
Read MoreWelcome to July! Welcome to Summer, if you are in my part of the world. In July, I invite you to ROAM! I love to roam and to explore. If you enjoy roaming but are finding it difficult due to finances, I encourage you to watch the Olympics and explore the different countries participating. We…
Read MoreBritney Spears… 1. She has no control over her reproductive rights 2. Or her money She is being judged for every single decision she has ever made. This is an extreme case of control, right? How many of us have abdicated control of parts of our lives to others? How often do we say, “I had…
Read MoreIt’s summer and we seem to be more judgmental of our bodies this time of year. We see “get beach bodies now” and “10 pounds gone while we sleep” and other messages aimed at making us feel like $#€T! Is this happening to you? Take a moment to list ALL the things you are grateful…
Read MoreThe short answer is, “only if we want to.” The shorter answer is, “WE MUST.” If even just one of us has figured out and learned how to stop violence at home, within our own walls and under our own roof, the rest of us have no excuse to not follow suit. Harmful behaviors are…
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