Helping Haiti
The last week has been intense for all of us, but not really as intense for those who live in Haiti and who have loved ones in Haiti. Wanting to […]
Running for Big Dreams
So, this started with my birthday list. For those of you who don’t know, I write an annual list of things to do each year as part of my birthday […]
hate the message that advertising sends? Now is your chance to use your voice.
I’ve posted on here in the past about a documentary called America the Beautiful. Filmmaker Darryl Roberts is heading up a campaign to boycott Ralph Lauren because of the severe […]
All it takes is raising your voice
It always feels pretty fabulous to teach, to work with young people, to learn from them. Today, I am especially proud to learn from the bright-eyed students that I see each […]
What books did we read to prepare?
Alright, so here’s a quick round up of books we read in preparation for our adoption or after coming home that might be of interest to you. Got any to […]
Run Big, Dream Big I
So, this started with my birthday list. For those of you who don’t know, I write an annual list of things to do each year as part of my birthday […]
Adoption Awareness Month: The Blind Side
So, here’s a little something you might have gleaned about me while reading this blog. I LOVE football (I also love futbol, uh, soccer. But for now I am talking […]
Tell Your Story
I believe in the power of voice. That it is in telling our stories, in giving voice to that which seems small and that which seems enormous and everything in […]
What's on your life list?
So it’s October 13th which means I am 36 days away from being 36. I am in denial about the 36ness of the upcoming birthday and feel like I can […]
Breast Cancer Benefit
What matters is not the cancer. Nor is it the bald head, the misshapen blouse, the scarred chest, the ashen skin that does not seem to fit the sunken cheeks. […]