This is it.

A friend pulled me up short the other day. “This is it,” she said. “Stop planning your death.” I hadn’t realized how much I talk about dying: where, when, how. All the details. In some ways, I believed that planning would make it seem less stressful. But what has happened is that I focus so…

A Re-thinking

Holidays bring memories, both good and bad, and create added stress to the already expectation-filled days. This year I’ve done a good job of relaxing through it. My goal was to write every day, take time to intentionally breathe/pause, and to release those expectations. It seems to be working. My list: Lighting candles at supper…

Pushing My Body

One of my favorite activities growing up in Rhode Island was water skiing. I’d wake up early and head to the pond to catch the smooth water. The other night my cousin (8 years younger than I) asked if anyone wanted to go skiing. I had a moment of craziness, and thought, “why not?” It…

Home Again

We’ve had a busy first week back in Rhode Island, but that’s because I am doing all my favorite things. We also made it to Mystic Seaport and three restaurants with the first set of kids. The family will come in shifts, and I need to make sure I don’t eat as much as I…