I love celebrating Martin Luther King Day with my kids because it offers so much inspiration for good conversation. Who was Dr. King? What are civil . . .
3 Morning Habits That Will Improve Your Entire Day
A few weeks ago, I played with the Bedtime function on my iPhone and began waking to the most gentle morning alarm. The sound beats the alarm function . . .
Five Ways to Practice Radical Kindness this Year
A few days ago I was leaving the gym which just happens to be the most hoppin' place in town (ah, New Year's resolutions). It was freezing and I was . . .
I’ve Always Been Afraid of Edges
The most interesting conversations with my kids happen in the car. There's something about that uninterrupted time on the road that inspires us to . . .
Making Friendships Work Takes Work
A year ago this month, I was dumped by a close friend. Not a gradual fading of friendship which often happens amid changing circumstances, a physical . . .
Five Tips Before You Go to the Farmers Market this Weekend
Since we moved to Charlottesville, going to the Farmers Market has been part of my regular Saturday morning routine. Most of the time I leave with a . . .
Weekend Wrap Up: Charleston
We're on vacation in Charleston this weekend and having the best time. My niece, who lives in the Palmetto state, just turned 5 years old and we began . . .
Lemon Lavender Scones
Last month, a friend and I attended a lavender workshop at Pharsalia, an 1814 plantation in the foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains, near Roseland, . . .