Struggling with insomnia?

June 10, 2026
Oh, to sleep like a baby! Are you (like me) struggling with insomnia? Here’s what can actually help: If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 3 a.m. wondering why sleep won’t come, you know how discouraging insomnia can be. I hear from so many people—especially women over 50—who say...

Faith, love, mothers

May 9, 2010
I came to know this amazing woman through her writing. When I take my life for granted, I think of Stephanie, her courage and her faith. She inspires me.I can't think of...

Days in good company

May 9, 2010
I hope you spend this Mother's Day in good company.I've been lucky enough to spend a few days this week in good company. With a friend in Los Gatos. Another in Scotts...

Tip of my tongue

May 8, 2010
This is what my brain feels like, sometimes.Mid-life (ok, I'm pushin' the definition, I get it) brings a bunch of changes.The body's thicker and harder to get back in...

Wandering

May 8, 2010

Peace, love & burnt sheep

May 7, 2010
We Catholics do not study the Bible.I know that probably sounds strange to non-Catholics.We learned our religion as children with something far simpler: The Baltimore...

Good manners never go out of style

May 7, 2010
I'm not sure when good manners became as anachronistic, as picking up a woman's dropped handkerchief.But clearly, manners have a minimal place in our current world.Take...

Long winding rd

May 6, 2010

Dressed to travel

May 6, 2010

Demeter dancing

May 6, 2010
This is probably the hottest Demeter I've ever seen...

Uncle Sam wants you to get job

May 6, 2010
My girlfriend and I were talking the other day about people we know who are unemployed.Specifically, people who are unemployed, have no savings, no security and don't...

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