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Since the pandemic is as bad or even worse than it’s ever been, I’m replaying 10 of my favorite episodes from the Calm the Eff Down series that I ran in early April during the first Covid wave. Each day… more →
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday; I love that it’s about celebrating the things we’re feeling grateful for. And about food. And gathering. I guess I’m biased, because I enjoy cooking, so even though it’s a holiday that requires… more →
As the day after Thanksgiving, it’s technically Black Friday. A national day of so-called bargain shopping. Am I the only one who feels dirty about a national day of frenzied buying and spending money coming right on the heels of… more →
Whether you need gifts to give for Christmas, Hanukah, a birthday, or graduation, why not give something that helps your recipient be their best self? I mean, there’s a time and a place for everything—some gifts should definitely be frivolous,… more →
No matter what time of year it is, errands are an unavoidable part of life. (And with the gift-giving season at its peak there are more errands to be run than ever.) And running errands can be unpleasant: Someone takes… more →
I don’t have to tell you the holidays, with all their extra to-dos on top of the to-dos that are already part of your normal life, are stressful. It’s really, really easy to let that stress color your feelings about—and… more →
Just a quickie thought for you today as I know the holiday hustle-bustle is peaking right about now: Yes, the year is nearly over, but there are still 10 days left. I want to plant this seed with you: There’s… more →
Holidays stressing you out? There are all kinds of factors we can lay the blame on—parties, school performances, year-end pleas for donations from non-profits and political candidates, relentless digital marketing from retailers trying to move some merchandise, trying to finish… more →
Certain times of year are just busier than others. The holidays, for example. And also, spring. You can feel the unspoken urge to get as much planned and executed as possible before summer comes and slows down the pace. If… more →
As I write this, I’ve been on a solo writing retreat in Brunswick, Maine for almost 48 hours. It is heaven. Here’s what I love about it: No interruptions Don’t have to talk to anyone, much less three people at… more →