Honor the Relationship, Not the Guilt
The other day, I caught myself typing a text that began, “I’m so sorry for the delay.” My fingers knew exactly where to go because I’d written those words a … Find Out More
Author: Emily Selim
The Conference I Missed — and What I Found Instead
I had my conference schedule color-coded, my notes organized, and my energy fully activated. Then life did what life occasionally does, and the tide changed. Instead of heading to the … Find Out More
Watching Hope Gap and Rewriting Our Own Script
Last night, my partner, Oscar, and I watched the 2019 movie Hope Gap, and wow — we did not expect to end up in a full-blown life reflection spiral by the … Find Out More
When Light Is All We Have: Remembering Renee Good, Honoring Courage
If you’re feeling the weight of the news coming out of Minneapolis — you’re not alone. The killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, poet, and neighbor, … Find Out More
Different Families, Different Traditions
When October rolls around, it feels like every store, school, and neighborhood transforms overnight — pumpkins on porches, skeletons in windows, mini candy bars in every bowl. Halloween, followed by … Find Out More
Family Time Across Borders
Welcoming Loved Ones from Mexico This month, our home was filled with laughter, stories, and the comforting aroma of shared meals as six of my partner’s family members from Mexico … Find Out More
Appreciating Others Builds Community
Last weekend, the Dovetail leadership team—Meri, Kristie and I, joined our dedicated board members, Gina Johnson and Sonoma Bates, for a special gathering centered around appreciation and community at the … Find Out More
Choosing Kindness: One Small Step at a Time
Divorce (and beyond) is hard to navigate. I’m five years into my new life and still coming up against experiences that make me uncomfortable and cause me to notice my … Find Out More
Is Your Busy Life Overwhelming—or Beautifully Orchestrated?
Anyone who knows me knows I always have many balls in the air. I work for Dovetail, run two small businesses, regularly visit my aging parents, and recently started hosting … Find Out More