Opinion

The great purge of 2026

Chuck: Janet, where are the two-pound weights? Me: In the crock under the ottoman. Chuck: Why are they there? Me: It’s part of my purging and organizing agenda for the…



This year, I flourish

Every new year arrives with a familiar rhythm – resolutions written with fresh ink, promises whispered with hope, and an unspoken pressure to be better immediately. January often feels like…



Dear sons

Dear Jonathon and Jacob, I know you’re adults who are out on your own now. I love to see it and witness the steps you’re taking to be successful and…




I surprised myself

About a month ago, I had surgery. Although I have had many surgeries over the course of my lifetime, I have not needed to have surgery for several years. My…