We all wear masks. Some we slip on so often we forget they’re even there. The “I’m fine” mask. The “I’ve got it all together” mask. The “nothing bothers me” mask. Each one designed to protect us, to fit in, to keep life smooth and safe. They’re not bad — they once served a purpose— but over time, those masks start to feel heavy...and exhausting! They keep you from being seen for who you really are. And when you hide behind the mask, people get to know the person you present, not the one that...

To say this is an “ode” may be an overstatement as poetic ability is not something I possess… yet. With that said, I’ve decided it’s time I show this body of mine some gratitude. Perhaps you’ll want to write a letter to your body too. Here goes: Dear body,  I’ve been meaning to write you for a while now. To slow down long enough to say what I so often forget to: thank you.   You and I have been together for 60 years now — six decades of adventures, laughter, love, challenges, and growth. And...

Remember Curious George — that mischievous little monkey with a knack for finding himself in the middle of chaos? As a kid, I laughed at his antics. As a parent, I was a kid again revisiting his escapades. And now, as a woman fully steeped in midlife, I realize there just might be some lessons we can all learn from him.   Curious George’s world is all about wonder. He doesn’t hesitate to explore, to ask “what if?”, or to follow his heart  — even when it lands him in a mess. And yet, things...