I’ve been sitting with an uncomfortable question today: Am I worthy of the sacrifices our service members are willing to make for our safety, security, and freedom? More simply — am I a good American? Today is Memorial Day. Not “Happy Memorial Day” — there’s nothing happy about it. It’s somber, sacred, and reflective. It’s … Learn More
My heart is heavy today. Yesterday morning, I woke up at 4 a.m., made my son a skinny latte and an asiago bagel sandwich, and drove him to the airport. I hugged him goodbye — and not just him. I said goodbye to a version of him I’ll never see again. Judge is headed to … Learn More
My 4:00 a.m. alarm wasn’t subtle. When it went off, every fiber in my being rejected the notion that I had to get out of bed. My husband was out of town, and I had a grad school final to finish before my boys, then ten and five, woke up and asked for waffles. It … Learn More
When I was going through one of the most disruptive seasons of my life, I somehow knew it was going to take two years to find my footing again. And in that knowing, I faced a choice. I could come out the other side bitter, hateful, and resentful. Or I could come out more grateful, … Learn More
