This may sound unusual, but I've been pondering my "state of being" lately. After hearing my office-mate describe another office-mate as a NAP (a person who has a Non-Anxious Presence), I began wondering if I had the serene, comfortable, calming presence that she described. The … [Read more...]

As my husband and I prepared for a trip to Kenya and Tanzania, travel angst threatened to sideline me long before it was time to board the plane. I worried about eating strange food, sleeping in strange beds, and traveling with strangers; as well as falling victim to parasites, … [Read more...]

My husband and I sat next to each other at a restaurant the other day for lunch. As we enjoyed a delicious meal and lively conversation, I noticed a ruckus at the table next to ours and turned slightly to see what was going on. Four women who looked to be in their eighties had … [Read more...]

Well, it’s true. If you’re a single gal in New York City, the best way to find a husband is to move. Far away. After moving to California in August – I immediately started dating a great guy who, not-so coincidentally, has been friends with my brother for over 15 years. As of … [Read more...]

Marjorie Randall dropped the kids off at school and returned home for Laundry Day. Five loads later, Marjorie remembered she needed to run to Safeway and pick up the cupcakes for the Teacher Appreciation Day luncheon. She quickly grabbed her True Religion jeans and pulled them … [Read more...]