Creating And Raising a Baby is a Wild Ride! On my seven year anniversary of becoming pregnant with our firstborn child, I find myself thinking deeply about all that we women experience in the world of fertility, pregnancy, and new motherhood. Now, to be… [Read More]
Women and Travel
Daily Inspiration Which Actually Helps: a Reflective Journal in 11 Ideas
How Can Next Year Be Even Better? There is a lot I can’t write on this site of mine because it’s not a fit for its 1,500-readers-a-day situation and my career, but I can tell you that 2019 — exactly ten years since I… [Read More]
Drool Over This Art Gallery’s Creative Crafts in PA!
Main Exhibit in Ligonier, Pennsylvania = WOW. Whether you’re seeking unique gift ideas, beautiful items for your own home — or you just want to be inspired by some of the most skilled craftspeople in America, this article will be worth your gaze. Small… [Read More]
Life Lessons: Better Living in 35 Actionable Ideas!
What Does Improving Lives Involve? As a teacher of both adults and teens for the past 16 years, it turns out that some of the most important and impactful lessons I’ve taught have been about LIFE — not just English. For the first time,… [Read More]
Tired as a Mother? Go Beyond a Spa Day for Mom Burnout: Solo Travel Momcation!
Mentally exhausted mom? Read on. But first, a warning: This article is NOT for everyone. This is an article about mothers doing solo travel for self care. It is about how to refresh by taking a “Momcation”. It is not for people who hate solo… [Read More]
Why See the Minneapolis Skyway and Skyline?
How I Decided on Minneapolis for Travel: Scanning ultra-bargain flights during a particularly fraught week of life, the airport code MSP winked an alluring, “Hello!” “Ooo, Minneapolis…” I cooed, “I’ve never explored you before… but this flight is cheap, and a random 1.5-day solo… [Read More]
