Redefining Good

Redefining Good

“Being good hurts so much,” one of my Body Image class student shares and around the room she is met with nods. We are discussing a chapter from Courtney Martin’s […]

a pit stop on our way home from school

Friday Reflections

Every Friday, I reflect on the week that has just passed by doing a little sensory exercise.  This practice is a gentle, easy way to tune into how we are […]

Sprout something (and other creativity boosters)

Sprout something (and other creativity boosters)

A confluence of events has me thinking a lot about creativity these days.  Just a couple weeks ago, I submitted a book proposal to a publisher (all body parts crossed!) […]

Happy enjoying his Goodbye Five, Hello Six book

Friday Reflections

Every Friday, I reflect on the week that has just passed by doing a little sensory exercise.  This practice is a gentle, easy way to tune into how we are […]

What must I do today to keep my baby safe?

What must I do today to keep my baby safe?

September 2013 We are going to the bookstore.  As I do for most anywhere we go, I give Happy a head’s up about what the plan is. “Hey, we need […]

10 Things I Loved in August 2014

10 Things I Loved in August 2014

At the end of each month, I take stock of the previous month.  What went well?  What did I learn?  What brought me a simple joy?  These monthly reports are […]

Friday Reflections

Friday Reflections

Every Friday, I reflect on the week that has just passed by doing a little sensory exercise.  This practice is a gentle, easy way to tune into how we are […]

See what the muses + horses have in store for you!

See what the muses + horses have in store for you!

Are you hungry for a moment of creating in the midst of all the doing and being that your life demands of you? Are you looking for a creative challenge […]

Goodbye Five, Hello Six

Goodbye Five, Hello Six

Grade:  Kindergarten Favorite Color:  Red Favorite TV Show:  Teen Titans Go! Favorite Song:  The Best Day of My Life   Favorite Thing to do:  Go to the pool. Favorite Book:  […]

Embracing Fall

Embracing Fall

If you are stateside, the back to school routine is getting ironed out, and you are already anticipating the cooler mornings and nights that September and October promise us.  If […]