Ordinary Life, Extraordinary Living

Life Lessons

Radical Change

My husband and I have come to the conclusion that when it comes to long-standing issues that cause us both aggravation, it's worth it to try radical change instead of a small tweak. So it was with the question of...
Ideas for a Better Life

The Power of Asking

I'm struck this morning by the power of asking for help. Two instances over the course of the last few days: A colleague of mine sent me an email about how she had lost touch with a dear friend from...
Ideas for a Better Life

Lessons from the Kitchen

Yesterday, I decided to make baked potatoes as part of the family dinner. Small, Yukon gold potatoes, large enough to give that great carb fullness in your stomach, small enough to feel comfortable eating two in one sitting. One hour...
Learning from Life's Mistakes