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  • New Directions

    Millie, The Midlife Crisis Dog

    I don’t think of myself as an animal person. I grew up with a cat, but he spent most of his time outdoors and only occasionally crossed my path inside the house. Mike had…

  • New Directions Work & Home

    Seeing the Simplicity

    For the second time in my life, I’ve returned from the simplicity of a sabbatical to the complexity of full-time work. And, for the second time, I’m finding that adjustment rather challenging. For those…

  • New Directions

    Word of the Year Check-In

    Did you choose a word of the year? Mine is authentic. For the past month, I’ve tried to keep myself focused on the idea of being authentic and living a life that’s truly aligned…

  • New Directions Work & Home

    Being Your Best

    A few weeks ago, I came across an article by Dr. David Sack, which details 16 Things to Do Now to Make 2016 Your Best Year Ever. Let me just say right up front…

  • New Directions

    A View From the Nest, Part 2

    The nest has been officially empty for just a little over two weeks now. Though my children came home from college for the Labor Day weekend, their presence here definitely felt more like a…

  • The Art of Disappearing

    My husband’s Uncle Bob passed away yesterday. Bob was one of those uncles who was more like a father to my husband Mike, at least in certain moments. It was in Bob’s nature to…