What to Do When Hurricanes of the Heart Strike
When storms come, I know how to prepare. But what do I do for personal storms? Here are 3 ideas on handling storms of the heart.
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3 Ideas on Making Your Home a True Refuge
Creating a true refuge is more than a home's decor. Here are three ideas for considering the soul of your sanctuary.
Favorite Fall Things
My 15 favorite fall things. I hope it inspires you to make your own list to enjoy the season.
The Simple But Lovely Act of Checking In
Our healthcare workers desperately need your encouragement. Here are a few simple ways to share the love.
The Very Best Back-to-School Advice
The back-to-school season inspired me to share my best advice as my son headed out. It turns out, the best advice is no advice: just love.
My Summer Greatest Hits Album
What were your best memories this summer? It's a great time to take stock of your summer season before it's gone.
Doing Brave Things – Even When They Feel Small
Sometimes brave looks like climbing a mountain and sometimes not. Here's my story about being brave with a tiny thing - being on a podcast.
Who's In Your Circle?
How a fierce tribe of women allowed me to see more beauty in my days.
The Case for Becoming More Adventurous
3 Thoughts on Combatting an Ordinary Life
The Beauty of Grace Days
If I could learn how to give myself the same grace I give my dog, I would be making progress. I decided to choose grace for my attitude.
Finding Refreshment This Summer
An excerpt from Nourish, Encouragement for Parents Homeschooling Through High School Beach Scene Acrylic Wall Decor by HudsonCrafted...
What Is Your Slow Summer Pleasure?
Certain things are meant to be done slowly and with full attention. Summer is a perfect season for puttering.
What is Your Greatest Meal Memory?
My greatest meal memories remind me that food doesn’t need to be fancy or elaborate to impress.
What Does Your Reading Stack Say About You?
How book piles are really about surrounding yourself with hope no matter what life throws at you.
The Practice of Being Brave – What I Learned from Surfing
How surfing taught me to be brave and bring forth something outlandish from my heart for no good reason.
The Secret Sauce of Road Trips
How long car rides might actually be the secret sauce to connect with your teenage child.
Today’s Most Important “To Do”: Seeing What’s In Front of Me
What I learned from a box on my front porch and the importance of being present to others.
7 Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me From Golf
My dad, Cesar Colon-Bonet, my son, Campbell and me celebrating Masters Week in 2004. For me, the two best things about spring are the...
How to Be a Next Level Neighbor
I thought I was a good neighbor before the pandemic. It turns out, I had a lot to learn.
An Average Girl’s View on Eating Plants
Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash I call it the “Year of the Broccoli.” My husband calls it his skinny jeans season. Regardless, about...