December 09, 2011
I love giving and I love winning…
and tonight I had the pleasure of doing both!
My dearest and perhaps most talented friend, Jennifer Elsner, invited me to attend an event for DiscoverHOPE this evening. I didn’t know much about the organization but I was happy to spend time with Jennifer so I decided to tag along. And here’s what happened.
December 06, 2011
You are a magnificent being
One of my dearest friends recently sent a gaggle of her most treasured women friends the following note:
My fourteen year old is participating in a workshop for young women. On the last day they will be sharing messages from women in their lives speaking about what they wished they were told at that age. I would love it if you would write a short note/email for this occasion?
I did not hesitate because I adore this young woman with all my heart. And I share it here because its message should be felt by all. Mothers, daughters, fathers, sons. You ALL are magnificent beings…
November 15, 2011
Geobeats Video 4: Childproofing my home
Are you a new mom and need tips on how to childproof your home? Check ‘em out here!
The fourth of five videos in an expert series by Geobeats.
November 10, 2011
40 ways to help babies and children thrive
Three and a half years ago I saw my first TED talk. The speaker, a woman named Jill Bolte Taylor, was a Harvard neuroscientist who had suffered a stroke. I was blown away by her presentation for several reasons, but mainly because, without doing so directly, she was doing a great job of explaining what I imagine it is like to be a baby.
