This is how it’s going — Today is February 1st, and I might close the bookstore forever March 1st. That sucks more than you can imagine. But, this was only supposed to be a December pop-up store for Christmas, because I didn’t have the resources to open a real bookstore yet. So, with rent paid for…

From an exercise in The Artist’s Way… I’ve spent the last few months working through Julia Cameron’s classic book on creative renewal, The Artist’s Way. It’s been such a valuable process. Last week, one of the tasks was to make 3 nice promises to my inner artist. I know prioritizing…

Being organized doesn’t have to be hard. — Plan for 2–4 days at a time Planning and shopping for just a few days is great for reducing food waste, which is good for the planet, and good for your wallet. Here are the simple steps I use to make a plan in just 5 minutes: Keep two magnetized lists on the fridge. One to write…

If I swipe right on someone, he’s made enough of an impression that I am actually interested in making a connection with him. I would love to go on a date with this man. That’s my goal. So, let’s imagine I’ve swiped right on a man’s dating profile, and he’s…

Two years without my stuff, and I’m fine — I was sipping my coffee this morning while sitting on my sofa and reading a book. I don’t know why, but I suddenly remembered, Oh yeah. I don’t really own anything. Of course I own stuff. The two items that specifically came to mind that I don’t own are a…

A Prayer Heavenly Father, You know better than anyone the height of pain that matches depth of love. Have mercy on me, a mother deeply in love. Who knows better than you how the overwhelming brokenness of the world will pierce the heart of your innocent one? Who, more than your Child, has experienced the agony, the crushing injustice, the lonely loss, of the absence of parental love at his worst hour.

They’re 16 and 17 now. Here’s what paid off. Apologizing Parents make mistakes. I tried to be self-aware and take the time to deliver an apology whenever I discovered a mistake I had made, whether it was momentary and minor or deep regret for a big choice long ago. …

The decision to leave my marriage was based in the best interests of my children. …

Psst… Start With Understanding Your Ideological Foundations I got to press the reset button on life two years ago, after I left a 20-year relationship. Getting my finances in order my way has been one of the most fun and rewarding experiences I’ve had. The first best thing I did was hire a financial planner… …even though I could have told myself I couldn’t afford one. I like…