It's 3:30 am when I go into the kitchen and check my computer to see Trump giving his concession speech. He has 276 votes so far. I am not shocked. That came earlier in the night as I watched the election unfold. What I feel is unsteady, as if I'm standing on uneven ground. For … Continue reading Hope – The Antidote for Uncertainty

As I watched my little girl getting dressed for her school's costume parade, I felt a wave of nostalgia for a time when Halloween was one of the most exciting days of the year. What was it about that particular day? Getting candy was a huge deal, of course. But it was dressing up in … Continue reading How grown ups pretend