In the corner of my kitchen, where light breaks in through the window, hangs a beautiful and abundant golden pothos. For years, its vines have lengthened, wrapped, and...
Some words seem compatible until you press them hard enough. Scrolling and boredom — we scroll to escape it, but usually find more boredom waiting. Crowded and alone...
Several years ago, when our kids were little, we took them to the Grand Canyon. On our drive, we talked about the beauty, the colors, and the magnitude...
If you could read a transcript of your thoughts over the last 24-hours, what would it reveal? Even though your thoughts are mostly private, those thoughts rarely stay...
Several years ago, my family and I went spelunking (i.e., we explored a cave). We each wore battery-operated headlamps as we hiked and at times, crawled, deep into...
When my children were little, I would help them cross the street by holding their hands. As a parent, I saw potential danger everywhere. Cars and trucks zoomed...
If you do a quick Google search for encouragement, you’ll find an array of affirming messages that will probably tell you things you want to hear. Like, “You...
There’s something satisfying about watching before-and-after videos. We love to see overgrown backyards get trimmed and mowed, or the outdated kitchen get a much-needed facelift. With the help...