It’s Okay to Cry

And the rains came today … the day before my life changes quite dramatically. The day before I move. Yes, the skies opened up here in New York City with a torrential downpour. I like to think the city is crying on the eve of my departure after our 11 wonderful...
Happy birthday, sweet sister in heaven

Happy birthday, sweet sister in heaven

Today is my sister’s birthday. She would have been 29 years old.  I say “would have” (past tense) because she died in 1994 when she was only 12 years old.  Cancer took her away far too soon.  Every year on her birthday, I strive to honor her in some...
What Doesn’t Fit You Anymore?

What Doesn’t Fit You Anymore?

I was cleaning out my son’s closet today and filled a few bags worth of clothes he’s outgrown. He’ll be one (!) next week and we go through this cleansing process every few months.  It’s amazing to see this little person growing before my eyes....
Love All, Serve All

Love All, Serve All

September 11, 2001 is a day I’ll never forget. Anyone living in New York City on that day would probably say the same thing. I remember how beautiful and seemingly “normal” that Tuesday began. It was a gorgeous fall day, sunny and warm with a slight...