I want a good life. A happy life. Don’t we all? Don’t we all want a life that is Facebook worthy? One that is full and that we are proud of?
I bought into the lie that I must be...
Schools did not teach Juneteenth when I was growing up (including college). In fact, I only heard about the celebration at a history conference. I was intrigued by the little-known celebration also called Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, or Black...
Navigating through the teen and young adult years is stressful and confusing. Imagine if you also had to wonder where you would sleep that night and whether you would eat that day?
Tragically, homelessness is the situation for many Americans,...
“Now, will you finally leave him?”
Surprise, shock, and disbelief each took their turn.
“What do you mean? Why would you say that?”
She took her time. But here in this moment, the years of therapy we had participated in were finally...
It is hard to believe December is here! To say this year has been unusual is an understatement. At times, the world has felt unrecognizable. Filled with medical, economical, and emotional burden. Topped off with social unrest.
Amidst the uncertainty...
A year ago, this month, I became the Director of the Rocky Mountain ADA Center. 'ADA' stands for Americans with Disabilities Act (not the American Dental Association or the Americans with Diabetes Association!). I run one of ten regional...
One of the many things I appreciate about children is their ability to be happy and optimistic. I admire their resilience and their pure sense of joy. I recently read a book, The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor, which...
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My husband and I are having a house built. We know of a family that goes to our son's school who also lives in the neighborhood. We were over checking on the progress...
Two months ago, I got hearing aids and I mostly LOVE them. I've wanted hearing assistance since I was 5 years old and first learned that my hearing was pretty bad. I was never a good candidate for standard...
Emotions are high. Opinions are fact. Opponents are everywhere. Friends are few. How are we to mother? I can’t answer that question for you, because I think that’s how we got here.
Every mother is responsible for her own decisions....
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
