Countdown to My 50th Class Reunion

In just two weeks, I’m going to join a few dozen old (quite old, now) friends in celebrating our 50th High School Class Reunion. It seems impossible that so much time has passed, but I have several reminder emails mentioning that number, so I guess it must be true…Since fifty years is really quite a long time, and reviewing that era is rather an historical exercise, I thought it would be interesting to share a few of my memories and impressions here and in social media. So this is the first of a series of posts leading up to the big event.

Methods of the Masters

I’m excited to announce the release of my newest book project, Methods of the Masters. Ten women, all leaders in our own fields, share our personal stories and give you specific tools for overcoming challenges and living a life of … Read more…

Six Words for Valentines Day

Once again, for Valentines Day, SMITH magazine is sponsoring its Six Word Memoirs, the Annual Love and Heartbreak Show. After some thought, I’ve found my six very simple words: “He was so worth the wait.”

The Shame Trap

Shame is an insidious thing. Much of the time, we’re unaware we’re carrying shame, because it’s become so internalized and unconscious. But holding on to shame is a trap; it keeps us from moving forward into our joy. In some … Read more…