Category Archives: Life

After my first child was born, a funny thing started happening. Older women, friends and strangers alike, would stop me and say, “Enjoy this time. It goes so fast.” At first it was sweet, but after several months of sleep … Continue reading

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I’ve been thinking a lot about bravery lately—what it means and how to have more of it. Usually we reserve the word “brave” for firefighters and soldiers, for people putting their lives on the line. And there’s no question that … Continue reading

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For the past two years or so, I have spent roughly three hours a week in music lessons—a combination of cello, violin and piano. That’s a lot of hours. Can you imagine if I’d spent that time running? Or sleeping? … Continue reading

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