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
Decades before leggings were regular attire, wearing lycra tights took courage and resilience. As a college alpine ski racer back in the 80s, dry land training made inner thigh chafe a daily focus. The Nordic skiers had been wearing lycra tights for years, but they were sweaty people who had to be naked to avoid hypothermia, so lycra tights were considered overdressing. » Read more
Before Tom Brady was a household name, I went to the movies on Super Bowl Sunday. When Super Bowl XXXVI rolled around, I was glued to the tube after developing a fascination with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots during the playoffs. » Read more
Social Courage takes practice. Many people hope that Social Courage will suddenly land on them and allow them to avoid awkwardness. Developing Social Courage requires a willingness to be vulnerable by diving into awkward soup with some regularity. » Read more
As an enemy of fashion, purchasing a formal dress requires effort and concentration for me. When I was a senior in college, I spent my hard-earned money on one fancy dress with hopes it could be worn to three upcoming black-tie events. » Read more