How did it become the middle of November already? One minute we were soaking up late-summer sunshine and the next—boom—Thanksgiving is next weekend and we’re sliding straight into Christmas season. It always feels like it sneaks up on us, even though we can feel it slowly building. And no matter how early we plan, there’s still that […]
Personal (yogini)
Shake It Off and Try Again
My husband was out of town this weekend for the University of Miami Homecoming game. Let’s just say… his passion for that team runs deep. Like, “Sebastian the Ibis is his Lock Screen photo” deep. Meanwhile, mine? Our wedding day. If that tells you anything. (Love you, babe!) Anyway, with him gone, it was just me and […]
When Life Goes from Skeletons to Santas Too Fast
Wait… it’s already Halloween?! Seriously, how did we get here? One minute it’s back-to-school shopping, and the next — boom — Halloween is tomorrow. I swear, we’ve been in spooky season since August. And Christmas? Apparently, that kicked off sometime around Labor Day. My son is devastated that the Halloween aisles were already dwindling at […]
What If You Didn’t Need a Wake-Up Call?
I try to write once a week. Sometimes it flows; sometimes it’s like trying to squeeze toothpaste out of an empty tube. I’ll sit there, staring at my screen, convincing myself that if I just think hard enough, something brilliant will pop into my brain. Spoiler: it usually doesn’t. But this week, something did. A […]
Slides, Crowds and Grace in the Chaos
It’s officially Fall—and wow, the weather is finally matching the calendar. Cool mornings, crunchy leaves, cozy vibes, and all things pumpkin. Yesterday, school was out for Yom Kippur, so my son and I headed to Cox Farms for their Fall Festival. My husband was fasting and reflecting—aka enjoying a quiet house without us—which, let’s be […]
Being a Good Human: The Ultimate Life Hack
The other day I saw someone wearing a shirt that said, “Be a good human.” And I thought… well, duh. But then again, the fact that it even needs to be written on a T-shirt tells you something, right? And honestly, isn’t it kind of wild that we even need that message? But we do. […]
Do What Makes You Happy — Birthday Edition
Today is my birthday. Usually, this is the part where I write a long, deep, reflective post about everything I learned this past year—life lessons, growth, all that jazz. But honestly? I decided to take the pressure off myself and just…write. No grand thesis, no “top 10 lessons from 45 years (ahem, I mean 38) […]
A Small Reminder in a Loud World
I feel like I start every blog post like this—but honestly, there’s a lot going on right now. Globally, politically, emotionally… it’s chaos. Protests. Bombings. Political violence. Deep division. The headlines are heavy, and the weight of it all can feel unbearable. It’s overwhelming, unpredictable, and often just plain heartbreaking. If you’ve been here for a while, […]
Finding Pause in the Summer Rush
It’s that time of year again. Graduations, end-of-year parties, half days, school countdowns, seniors riding out their last few days—it’s all buzzing with that electric energy of almost summer. You can feel it in the air. Parents are asking themselves the age-old question: “What the heck am I going to do with these kids all day?” […]
I Said “Do Hard Things”… So I Did
I try my best to walk my talk. On the outside, I think I pull it off pretty well. But let’s be real—I’m human. I have my moments. The things I know I shouldn’t eat, the broken promises to myself, those things I know I could be better at. Still, for the most part, I […]