Every November, the internet fills up with the exact same advice: “Just learn to say no!” It sounds great in theory, but in reality? We can’t really say "no" to our kid’s school performance, family expectations, hosting dinner, or buying gifts. We can't just pause for six weeks because ...
The Myth About Holiday Burnout: Why Just Saying “No” Doesn’t Work (And What To Do Instead)
Shifts In Time And Seasons
Fall is really my favorite time, especially as it wraps up and leads into winter. I don't love the early sunsets, but other than that, it's all just about perfect. Somehow, we've reached that point. Hurricane season is over, despite the rain and King tides, and we are starting to experience just a ...
A Thankful Coffee Date For November
How did we get here? How did this happen? It's November and this is the second to last coffee date! That's just... too much! But.... here we are and so let's get into it. I'm ready for peppermint mocha season, anyway. After reading here, head on over to visit Coco and Deborah, ...
So, You Were Dragged Into A Turkey Trot: A Survivor’s Guide For Partners, Friends + Forced Participants
First off, congratulations on finding love (or having great friends)! Second, my deepest condolences on your upcoming Thanksgiving morning. If you grew up believing Thanksgiving morning was made for sleeping in, and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in pajamas, finding ...
The Politics Of Running
With Election Day finally here, civic duty and local issues are on everyone's mind. When I first got into running, I was pretty naive about the whole thing. I used to think all you needed was a pair of decent shoes and the open road, and that anyone could just jump right ...
And Out Goes October
In the blink of an eye, there it goes. It was a month with great range: some really incredible things, mixed with some really frustrating ones. I would prefer all good things, to be honest, but that doesn't seem realistic. I guess a girl can dream. We are saying goodbye to October, and to Halloween, ...
