Ambition Came to Talk to Me and This Is What She Said

May 18, 2018

As I see it, Ambition and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. As a young person, we were pursuing a career in performing arts. [...]

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ONE – The Most Important Lesson Learned About Working With Others

April 27, 2018

This is my fifth season shooting Yale Men’s Lacrosse and this year I witnessed something I’ve never seen before. Because I watch the game through my camera, I’m afforded [...]

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A Lesson Every Dad Should Teach His Kids

April 20, 2018

Today is my father’s birthday, which has me reflecting on one of the many lessons I’ve learned from my dad. Dependability. In friendship, professionally and within our family, if [...]

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Responsibility – Teaching Everyone in My Family How to Be Happy

March 10, 2018

While away from the kids at a family wedding last weekend, I was struck by how much deeper I can love others when I’m in a positive headspace. When [...]

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Why Devoting More Time to My Kids is a Horrible Idea

February 16, 2018

Several weeks ago the quote, “You can have it all, you just can’t have it all at once,” crossed my path again. I thought it might be a reminder [...]

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This Gal’s Gonna Keep Crossing T’s and Dotting I’s

January 19, 2018

A couple of weeks ago, I had a little breakdown on my way to Baldwin Middle School. Not because I didn’t know one of the children had a student [...]

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Pyramid Theory – The Next Right Thing Isn’t Always Easy

November 3, 2017

G-Man had an early flight to Chicago, so at 2 am I was awakened by the concerned bark of our dog, Miss Butter Jones. I could not get back [...]

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Mean Mama – Respect Me or Fear Me

October 13, 2017

When it comes to being a mother, I like to think of myself as being like a body of water. Cool and refreshing, all fun and games, but if [...]

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Wildflowers – What REALLY Needed Changing In My Marriage

October 6, 2017

Sixteen years ago today, G-Man and I got married. I often say that Gregory is the biggest miracle of my life. This feels like the perfect day to reflect [...]

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Take More Naps – 3 Dangers of Moms Not Getting Enough Rest

July 7, 2017

The photo above is actually a picture of a six-day-old rabbit being held by one of my daughters. Looking at this baby bunny sleeping got me thinking about rest [...]

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This Gal’s Gonna Keep Crossing T’s and Dotting I’s

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