Musings on living, loving, and leading in today's world.
Last week, a very dear friend of mine from college passed away. How do you even say that? She died? She lost her battle with cancer? She is no longer with us? Aren’t we still too young for this? My … Continue reading “Oh music, sweet music.” →
This past summer, I started listening to podcasts. Well, to be specific, I have been listening to Brene Brown’s podcast, Unlocking Us. If you know me, you know that Brene Brown is my bff – she just doesn’t know it … Continue reading “When too much is not enough.” →
This week, I published my first book. (you can buy it here!) I say my first book, because I plan to publish again. I want to write books for adults and books for children. I want to write about things … Continue reading “Writing to learn.” →
I went to see Hamilton last weekend (it was absolutely amazing!!!) and while there are so many brilliant things in the writing, the staging, and in the music, I am drawn to certain lines again and again that, to me, … Continue reading “History has its eyes on you.” →
Last week, my work team and I facilitated virtual circles about courage, finding your voice, and social injustice. These circles offer a safe space for sharing, for listening, and for strengthening our community, and they have been a very powerful … Continue reading “How are you using your privilege?” →
Leadership is one of my passions. But, what we are seeing from so many people who are in positions of leadership is not leadership at all. There are positive leaders – who influence others in a positive way – and … Continue reading “Leadership during crisis.” →
I used to think that resiliency was about being able to “bounce right back” from something difficult. For me, that conjures images of Elasti-girl from The Incredibles: she stretches, she gets bombed by something, and then she immediately comes back … Continue reading “The art of resilience” →
Today, I was shocked and disappointed to see the comments from the governor regarding the need for in person education. His comments felt like a betrayal. This is week eight of working from home, learning from home, and teaching from … Continue reading “In-person teaching still matters in this digital age.” →
This is such an interesting time. We are isolated – shuttered from our traditional routine and the small connections that help us to stay firmly rooted in a sense of community. We are starving for that connection and so we … Continue reading “Socially connected, still searching for connection.” →
In this time of social distancing and putting life on pause due to the coronavirus, many of us are doing what we do best – being hard on ourselves and those around us.
So, just for today, let’s think about giving ourselves some grace.