The Prescription For Gratitude

The Prescription For Gratitude

For those of us in the United States, today is a day of giving thanks, of counting our blessings, of expressing gratitude, of remembering how far we’ve come. But even if you live elsewhere, I invite you to give thanks not just today, but every day. It’s no accident...

When Your Greatest Fear Is Boredom

When Your Greatest Fear Is Boredom

“Mama… I’m BORED.” “You have an entire bedroom full of toys, a whole art table full of art supplies, a hundred books you could read, and four kids in the neighborhood dying to play with you. How can you possibly be bored?” It’s enough to make every mom roll her...

Permission To Be Imperfect

Permission To Be Imperfect

My six-year-old Siena just finished her school year, and on the last day of school, her adorable little Waldorf school in Sausalito held a performance to showcase the musical talents of the children.  Six-year-olds who had only been playing the violin for six...

The Pressure To Be Perfect

The Pressure To Be Perfect

When I wrote The Story Of An Imperfect Woman, I ran it by my hubby to get his blessing since it referred, not only to my quirks and imperfections, but to his. He gave me his blessing, but then he said, “I’m not sure it’s such a good idea to tell everyone all of...