Category: On Writing

The Authenticity Dilemma

I have said in the past that I’m passionate about authenticity, however I feel a little wary of that word lately. For one, authentic has become a kind of a catchword. I’m concerned it might become over-used or even misused and little too, let’s say, trendy. For another, I hit some hard things in a very personal …

On Wings Like Eagles :: How to Face Back-to-school Exhaustion and Tears

My most extroverted and social kiddo was in tears (from exhaustion) last night thinking about returning to school this morning. It is very taxing on our kiddos and teachers to go back to school for a full week. New names, new routines, new rules, new expectations. Yes, Monday was a half day, but it was …