I lived in a constant state of fight-or-flight until my sister went to college. Sarah grew up to be one of the most kind and loving people despite the fact that she spent a lot of time attempting to make every one of my childhood fears come true. » Read more
Conventional femininity has never been my thing. My parents didn’t have the energy to curb my ruffian nature as a kid. After raising the six older siblings, they distilled their parenting down to a couple of basics: live by your own rules and to be true to yourself despite inevitable feedback. » Read more
Michael Franti and Spearhead set a lot of souls alight in the Lebanon Opera House in June. “SOULROCKER” is the perfect title for their new album. Music promoter Buddy Kirschner brought Michael Franti and Spearhead to LOH as a fundraiser for the Rusty Berrings Skatepark in Lebanon, NH. » Read more
Hey CVS,
Your long receipts with the “extra bucks” offers do not motivate me to return to your store. I will be coming back to CVS no matter what. You have all the shampoos, tubes of toothpaste and toenail clippers we need. » Read more
Being positive is clearly the way to go in life, but there are some benefits to taking a moment of reflection before moving on. As the youngest of seven kids, I was marinated in optimism. » Read more
A couple of times a year, I get motivated to organize at least one zone of our house. I am usually inspired after a reread of Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui by Karen Kingston. » Read more
Too many young people are overwhelmed, anxious and exhausted by life. Some describe feeling as if life has already passed them by. Others fret about the possibility of being alone without a partner. Many are concerned that they don’t feel passionate about work. » Read more
By chance, I met up with three first-year Brown students with whom I share a connection
Yesterday I spoke at Moses Brown in Providence, Rhode Island. Between my presentations, I headed to Thayer St. to meet my friend from MB for an early dinner. » Read more
The world I hope for is filled with young people who ignore unfair and unspoken social rules and find the social courage to speak up for themselves and speak up for others as engaged bystanders. » Read more
Jenepher Lingelbach was one of the most loving, compassionate people I have known. When I married her son Bruce, it was clear that I hit the mother-in-law jackpot. I feel so grateful to have known this true wonder woman.
People who met Jenepher once and people who knew her for years appreciated her warm, genuine way of connecting. » Read more