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Around the holidays, I always have big ideas and high expectations.  I want meaningful gifts for everyone, positive traditions for my kids that don’t revolve around toys, to send out the perfect holiday card, and create a blissful, calm atmosphere at home. I’m sure you can imagine, things never turn out exactly how I hope. Does this sound […]

Happy Thanksgiving!! Hope your day is filled with lots of love, gratitude, family, friends, good food and things that make you happy!  And if you’re not feeling especially happy or grateful today…no worries, you are not alone!   I started my day a little grumpy, but quickly reminded myself that this is my typical pattern. […]

I know it might seem strange, but after the horrific attacks on Paris Friday, I have been overwhelmed with this deep sense of love. Okay, not right away. Shock, sadness, and disgust were my initial reactions. The problem of hatred and terrorism is vast and can feel overwhelming. Hopelessness, grief and anger can consume you. […]

Do you ever have days when you just feel beat down as a parent? Yesterday, I had one of those tough parenting days. Nothing major, but just several little mistakes mixed with a feeling of overwhelm and a whole lot of beating myself up that left me feeling terrible by the end of the day. […]

Last week I read this heart-breaking story about Penn track star Madison Holleran, who took her own life at age 19. It struck a chord, as it does every time I hear a story about the devastating effects of suicide, untreated mental illness, or addiction. The earliest memory I have of realizing the devastation of […]

A few weeks ago, the day before my parent’s anniversary March 27, I was talking to my dad about how nostalgic we get this time of year with the anniversary of Mom’s death April 2 and her birthday April 15. It’s a flurry of reminders of her. I’ve let go of expectations of how I […]

In the midst of my 2-year old’s tantrum, I found compassion. It’s a little hard to admit that I’m not always the most patient person when it comes to my children’s tantrums. The timing is never good. The screaming starts exactly when it’s time to walk out the door, eat lunch or dinner, right before […]

I never expected waking up grumpy on Valentines’ Day 2015 would turn into a lesson on letting go. It is a day filled with love and happiness. Which is all the more reason I felt completely guilty for waking up yesterday morning irritated and continued my day not feeling as loving as I should…on the […]

A few weeks ago a friend posted this request on Facebook from the daughter of one of her friends. “1000 Letters of Love” My name is Lacey Joy Davidson, and my mother, Linnette Adams Davidson, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My mother is a strong, smart, and beautiful woman who is wife to Gerald, […]

Have you seen Kid President’s Pep Talk? If not, you definitely should watch…almost 35 million views is an indicator of how great it is! A few weeks ago one of our good friends, who is 9, was trying on a suit for his Aunt’s wedding and broke out and recited this entire speech! His Mom […]