The Gift of Presence

The Gift of Presence

It’s the holiday season, and everything feels a little more magical and, well, a bit stressful too.. The most important focus is not about the gifts under the tree but on the memories we create around it. Decorating, watching movies, laughing, and just being...
Time, In Focus

Time, In Focus

My birthday was last Friday. And, as many do not love celebrating their birthday. I DO. I think it’s a great time to reflect on the last year and look forward to the next.  To celebrate another year around the sun, I took a boat ride with friends on the Chicago River....
End of an Era

End of an Era

Sadness is reflecting back on that one thing and realizing it was the last time you’d ever do it. Like the last time you ever carry around your child. You don’t realize it in the moment, but then, when you think about it, it hits you. You realize that you’ll never do...
Local Friends

Local Friends

For those of you wondering, yes, my vacation to Mexico was EVERYTHING I needed it to be. I returned a new person. Or, at the very least, a finally rested mom. I’ve also been reminded of how wonderful it feels to really connect with new places and people. One of our...