In my recent solstice post, I mused about how good the natural world is at taking sh*t (literally) and using it to grow something beautiful, like colorful flowers or healthy vegetables. That got me thinking about "emotional composting." How can we humans replicate, or at least mimic this process, in the name of self-care? I was certain I'd invented a new self-help concept! Alas, I have not. But anyway... Emotional Composting 101: How to make ... [ Read More ]
Solstice 2021
This solstice photo is a solid metaphor for 2021. Another pandemic year passed in a blur. A wild and dizzying rollercoaster ride. My snap reaction to 2021 is that it was awful. Brutal. It was. But... It wasn't all bad. I shared special time with friends in Southern Illinois. And I achieved two bucket list items on a trip to Wisconsin with my husband- I witnessed a mass bird migration (alas, geese instead of cranes) and I waded in a ... [ Read More ]
Vision Board Workshop!
My life is nothing if not a winding path. Now that I'm in my 50s, I appreciate the twists and turns that have made for a pretty great ride. My latest pivot involves offering workshops that jive with my guiding motto (derived from a long-forgotten source) have fun and learn new things. Scrappy Affirmations Workshops I learned to use a laser cutter when I helped launch mHUB, Chicago's innovation space for physical product entrepreneurs, a few ... [ Read More ]