Help me Spread the Joy of Creativity
Next month, I’m going to Liberia! I have never been to Africa, and it’s been decades since I’ve gone on any kind of trip that could be considered humanitarian or [...]
Mature People Show Up
I would never call myself a patient or persistent person. I’m forever in search of the epiphany, the dramatic transformation, the a-ha. But this week, reading Norman Fischer’s book “Taking [...]
Grateful for my Non Toothache
20 years ago, I used to watch Oprah when I folded laundry at the end of the day. The 9:00 rerun was my time. The house was finally quiet, dinner [...]
Looking for Weather Windows
In the maritime world, a “weather window” refers to a period of time when weather conditions are suitable and safe for a particular maritime activity, such as sailing, shipping, or [...]
Putting my Body in a Different Place
My partner Yancey and I are just home from ten days in Ireland. It’s a belated 30-year anniversary trip, an empty nest celebration, and part of a new season in [...]
May You Have Friendship
You can have self-esteem, stability, and an uncluttered mind. You can have success, purpose, and physical health. But without friendship? It’s all a little empty. We have all seen the [...]
You Can’t Download Someone Else’s Program
If you’ve been reading along for any length of time, you know that I’m obsessed with living a good life. And with the idea that happiness isn’t something we get [...]
Happiness is Hard
I’m back from my August idyll. I read 19 books, went to Lummi, Orcas, Lopez, and Vancouver Islands, purged a bunch of things from my house, swam as much as [...]
In Praise of the Slow Burn
I was telling a client today that I’m liable to fall in love with people. I’ve had many friendships in my life that started with a bang. I loved their [...]
Adult Friendships: Tidal Rhythms
I had a delightful phone call with my friend Katie this week, and we found ourselves returning to a favorite subject—making and keeping friends. I realized again how much I [...]