Loving Someone in Recovery: My Journey
Last week, a loved one entered a 28-day treatment for alcohol addiction. It forced me into some deep reflection. As you may imagine, some painful decisions led to this moment. … Find Out More
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When the Right Choice Still Feels Like Loss
I have often mused about how hard transitions can be—even the good ones. This year, my family seems determined to test that theory from every possible angle. Our youngest graduated … Find Out More
What Dolly Taught Me About the Power of Choice
I’ve spent much of this past week immersed in Dolly Parton. When someone as special as Dolly passes on, news and social media fill with musical tributes, interview clips and … Find Out More
Starting With Yourself: Your Inner Music Matters
This time of year can feel like a lot. On Saturday, I was in a kindergarten classroom helping my bonus daughter hang bulletin boards. Her former school closed in June, … Find Out More
When Leading Means Making Room for Others
For the past 12 weeks, I have been completing the capstone project for my MBA—a professional-level consultancy project created by nine students who had never met before. As it was … Find Out More
The Game We’re Given: 5 Lessons from the World Cup
We were fortunate to be traveling with extended family in Portugal and Spain during the final weeks of the World Cup—and we were quickly swept up in the wonderful fandom … Find Out More
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
You’re Allowed to Change the Plan, Even After You Committed
A few weeks ago, my youngest son graduated from high school. It was one of those beautiful, full-family milestone weekends. Our house was packed with people we love, we hosted … Find Out More
The Joy of Pulling Up a Chair
Last Saturday night, Pleasanton hosted a joyful community event, called The Longest Table. Inspired by a movement that began in New York in 2022, its premise is beautifully simple: bring people … Find Out More