Category: Life
-
The Sacred Art of Catching Dog Pee
Some parts of love are sweet. Others involve collecting a urine sample in your pajamas at 7 a.m. while whispering to a confused dog like a bathroom ninja. It’s not glamorous, but it’s real—the kind of love that shows up, laughs at itself, and keeps caring anyway. Read more
-
This Too Shall Pass (Like a Kidney Stone)
We all get told, “This too shall pass.” Sounds comforting, right? Until you realize it might pass like jagged rocks through a straw. The kicker? Researchers found roller coasters can actually help. Which feels about right—sometimes the only way through is the ride itself. Read more
-
Let the Impossible Underestimate You
Impossible is just that coworker who says, “That’ll never work” before you’ve even finished the sentence. Bless their hearts. You’re building it anyway—with sticky notes, stubborn optimism, and a to-do list that makes no sense but somehow still works. This one’s for the dreamers, the doers, and the quietly rebellious. Read more
-
It Depends on Where You’re Standing
Ten people can sit through the same meeting and walk out with ten different stories. That’s not bad listening—it’s perspective. C.S. Lewis was right: what you hear depends a lot on where you’re standing and who you are. Here’s what that means for leadership in the workplace. Read more
-
Pony Casserole Confidence
When my then toddler proudly announced that dinner was three My Little Ponies baked in her toy oven, I didn’t intervene—I just nodded along. And the truth is, that glittery little casserole held more wisdom about imagination than I expected. Read more
-
Please Don’t Throw Baby Jesus
It’s not December—I know—but the memory keeps popping up in my mind anyway. At some point during a past holiday season, I found myself shouting, “Please do NOT throw baby Jesus!” at my kids in the middle of Advent chaos. The nativity set had basically turned into a contact sport, and peace on earth was… Read more
-
Why Now?
This isn’t a brand. This isn’t a performance. It’s me—finally making space for what’s real. The words have always been there, tucked in journals and quiet corners, waiting for me to come back. I’m not here to be polished; I’m here to be honest. If your heart’s been whispering that it’s time to return to… Read more
-
Try It Again, Kiddo: A Tribute To Mark Milach
Some voices stay with you long after they’re gone. Mine still echoes in the words of a trumpet solo, a messy rehearsal, and a phrase that carried me through more than just high school band. This one’s for the imperfect leaders who never gave up on us. Read more
-
You Can Get Off the Bike Now
Ever feel like your life is one big stationary bike ride? You’re sweating, grinding, pushing through like the instructor says. The playlist is pumping, the motivational quotes are flying, and still… you haven’t gone anywhere. You’re doing the work. You’re showing up. And you’re tired. This post is for you. Not to tell you to… Read more
-
Coddiwompling My Way Home
Feeling a little lost? You’re not. You’re just coddiwompling—traveling with purpose, even if the destination feels unclear. And that’s more than enough. The long way, the wrong turns, the foggy roads—they’re all part of how we eventually find our way home. Read more