My marriage has spent the last 4 months in a fog of eye rolls, waves of tight-lipped over-exasperated exhales, and a never ending (but not quite hurricane status) storm of miscommunication and misunderstanding. Together, we have been trapped on a ship simultaneously named, “Annoyed” and “Resentful” and have been chasing our very spirited 2 year … Continue reading Love & My Marriage

I did it. I took a step that was not my normal step, and after saying 5 words out loud, I put myself onto a different path. Last week, after teaching yoga, I was driving through Gloucester and instead of taking a right onto Route 128 to go home, I found myself continuing straight towards … Continue reading This

Just like the snowflakes that my Sunday School teacher had taught me about during my elementary years; there are no two bodies that are the same. My problem is that for as long as I can remember, I have been trying to recreate my shape, size, color and structure into what SOMEONE ELSE has decided … Continue reading The Game

Last Fall, after several deep discussions with Gretchen, I said a manifestation, or a “prayer” to The Universe.  Alone in my car, I said these words out loud: “I open myself up to the greater good, in hopes of a life beyond my wildest dreams.”  It’s simple.  It means, “Put me where I am supposed … Continue reading Faith

It’s Mother’s Day and I’m in my bed, under the covers while Sam and Mike play cars and trucks downstairs.  There is a pretty bouquet of flowers sitting in the center of our kitchen table that Mike had delivered (from Sam).  Mother’s Day isn’t on my radar and I’ve promised both Mike’s mom and my … Continue reading Keep Going.