On a month of dizzying transitions and the simple things that steady us.
Category Archives: Creativity & Writing
It’s The Season For It
On seasonal mood variations and coming back to yourself.
Bad Luck, Good Luck
On locating yourself in a world where luck takes and gives.
Life Happens
On being patient when you’re a patient.
Time on the Rocks
On geologic time, parenting time, and the impossible wish to reinhabit even 42 seconds of either.
​​The Cactus Myth
I celebrated my 40th birthday solo in saguaro country. The iconic cactus isn’t what we think it is. Neither are we.
​​How to Do Exposure Therapy With Your Kid at HomeÂ
Phobias are among the most treatable anxiety conditions. A step-by-step guide to the evidence-based approach that worked for my son. One evening, I walked past the bathroom and caught a strange sight out of the corner of my eye: One of my children, brushing his teeth in the dark, crouched on the floor with hisContinue reading “​​How to Do Exposure Therapy With Your Kid at Home “
On Saying Yes to What Matters
Some yeses are obligatory. Others are worth logging on from a parking lot for.
Refuse To Be Their Agent
On being a stable base when everything feels uncertain — and how to talk to kids about current events.
Finding Light Through Ritual
On small talk, sacred candles, and navigating dark times. Plus a new article and book to read.