Life In Pleasantville
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If the past few weeks have you wanting to retreat, to curl up and shut out the world as a way to protect yourself, I get it. Truly, I do. But hear me out—don’t. The importance of human connection is never more crucial than during challenging times. I know the pull to withdraw can feel …
My son, Finley, is significantly bigger than a lot of kids his age. At just 5, he’s outgrowing many of his size 7 pants, his size 1 shoes are starting to get a little tight, and he weighs about half as much as I do. He doesn’t recognize his own strength, and I often have …
My ten year old daughter is a funny, beautiful, talented and intelligent girl. She is also utterly and completely exhausting. But not in the physical sense that my son is; he wears me out, yes, but nothing that a hot bath, a bottle of Shiraz, and a good cry can’t cure. Pre-teen girls, I am discovering, …
Did you know there are two words, that if used correctly, can make your life so much easier? It’s true, you can change your life with the proper understanding and use of just two words. Those words are “yes” and ”no.” I’m a big fan of saying yes to things, especially if that yes will …
We do a lot of partner work in karate class and it got me to thinking, what does being a good karate partner teach me about being a good marriage partner? Be generous with the do overs Karate: Last night I was working with a lady who is still getting used to the way you position …
