The Celebration Laundry List

Last time I wrote about celebrating the holidays – how they can be a stressful time for everyone while acknowledging the added difficulty for bereaved parents in particular. Today I want to delve into some of the whys this season (and frankly any celebration) can be so utterly wrought with conflicting emotions for parents who’veContinue reading “The Celebration Laundry List”

Holiday Season – Is it a Trick or a Treat?

Holy cow is it that time again already?!?  You know how I know it is?  I saw a Hallmark Christmas movie commercial ;). Then I got invited to a pumpkin carving party. So, yes it is indeed time to navigate through the sometimes complicated holiday season. No matter who you talk to, holidays appear toContinue reading “Holiday Season – Is it a Trick or a Treat?”

Rainbow State of Being

When it clicked with me that tending to my state of being was the most important job I have, it felt so freeing.  We live in a culture where doing is more valued than being.  And yet the state of our being directly dictates our doing.  Think about it, when you’re in a good moodContinue reading “Rainbow State of Being”

It’s a New Day at Ohana Oasis

I’m baack!  It’s been awhile since writing in this arena.  Over the last fourteen months I’ve dipped my toes in a variety of community efforts – tracking and reporting on local government activity, helping a local charter school find its way through getting up and running, and navigating ‘Ohana Oasis through COVID-19. This year wasContinue reading “It’s a New Day at Ohana Oasis”

It’s a New Day

I’m baack!  It’s been awhile since writing in this arena.  Over the last fourteen months I’ve dipped my toes in a variety of community efforts – tracking and reporting on local government activity, helping a local charter school find its way through getting up and running, and navigating ‘Ohana Oasis through COVID-19. This year wasContinue reading “It’s a New Day”