The best place to fall is very close to the ground

After thinking a bit about math yesterday and the ideas in Dan Finkel’s Ted Talk, I was struck by one … More

Math: it really is fun

A few weeks ago, the Ted Radio Hour dropped a new episode in its podcast feed called “Don’t Fear Math.” … More

The difference between “I can’t” and “It’s hard”

Often in our taekwondo classes, I will hear the frustrated voice of a child saying, “I can’t do it.” Maybe … More

W.S. Merwin, my favorite poet

W.S. Merwin, who was the poet laureate two times, an environmental activist, and the author of my favorite poem, died … More

There doesn’t have to be a point?/The point is I can do this because I want to?

I was recently introduced to my new favorite writer on the internet: Anne Helen Petersen when she was interviewed on … More

Basic Hygiene Doesn’t Count as Self Care

Last month, I attended the Orlando MommyCon. It was a ridiculously fun day – I left my kids at home … More

5 Steps to get out of Credit Card Debt

I know this may surprise you, but I have a credit card. Actually, I have three. For many years, I … More

Wish your alternate self well

Most Monday’s, I post a Motivation Monday post on my collaborative blog, The 3:30 Project. I wanted to share this … More

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: small business edition

As a parent and small business owner, I sometimes feel like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in my own life. … More

Facing Fear

I originally shared this on The 3:30 Project – a blog that I collaborate on with two of my dear … More