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Manifesting versus dreaming: Making reality happen

I am the biggest dreamer. And it’s not just during the day or night; I dream in every moment, in every conversation, in every possibility. I don’t just dream for myself — I dream for others. Someone tells me their idea and suddenly, I’m projecting their dream into full-blown reality, complete with the details they haven’t even imagined yet. It’s a gift and a curse, really. But as much as I live in the world of dreams, I am just as much, if not more, a proponent and advocate of manifesting. And why am I talking about this now? Because I just had one of those weekends ...

Rethinking Valentine’s Day

Okay, hear me out. I know there are plenty of people out there who think Valentine’s Day is a farce — just another marketing scheme to get consumers to spend, spend, spend on things that don’t really matter in daily life. Then there are those who have been with their significant other for a long time and have grown complacent about Valentine’s Day, like a birthday celebration they feel fine skipping. Some people hate the day because it reminds them of what they don’t have, while others stress over one more obligation to handle. And, of course, there are those who feel ...

Finding warmth in winter’s chill

Let me start by saying how much I love living in a place that experiences all four seasons. I absolutely love the diversity that each season brings, especially when running, walking or even just driving through the beauty of Mill Creek Park. The way the scenery changes with each passing season feels like nature’s very own art show, painting the landscape in vibrant greens, fiery reds, soft whites and golden hues. Here’s an idea I’ve been holding onto — what if someone captured the same spot in Mill Creek Park daily for an entire year? One frozen moment in time, every ...

Gracefully wrestling with beauty and time

Here’s the hard truth: I am one of the most insecure people you may ever meet. Wow, that sounded egotistical and sad at the same time — like I’m trying to compete for the top spot in a game no one wants to play. What I’m really trying to say is … I hate beauty. Hate it. Beauty has this way of putting a spotlight on every flaw, every imperfection, every line and shadow that didn’t seem to be there yesterday. And for all you women out there, let’s just call it what it is: a dog-eat-dog world. We’re competing, not just with the woman walking into the room, but also with ...

Lessons from our neighborhood kids

In a world where screens seem to dominate every waking moment, it’s easy to give today’s kids a hard time for constantly being on their electronics. But every now and then, something comes along that makes you pause, reflect and realize that maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem. For me, that “something” is our neighborhood. Sure, our kids spend more time on their phones and gaming systems than I’d like to admit, but when I look at the big picture, I see something truly remarkable. We have a neighborhood where kids of all ages — from preschoolers to college students ...

Rediscovering beauty through art, passion and stories around us

This week, there’s been a lot on my mind. I could write about my grandpa and how, as a child, I would watch him craft ships in a bottle, completely mesmerized by the magic of it all. I never figured out how he did it — his hands steady, his mind focused, creating something so intricate in such a confined space. It seemed impossible. Or, I could share the rollercoaster of parenting a teenager, like my 16-year-old son, who has decided not to speak to his father and me because we dared to enforce the rules he agreed to. Parenting. It’s not for the faint of heart, is it? But ...