Why walk, when you can run — “Winning the lottery means having an Ali type in your life. You get adventures, growth in skills, a greater capacity for kindness. You’re more dog, more rainbows, laugh more, skip more and are more inspired” Thanks to my life guru, Lan Pham for her kind words. …

Reframing gender roles for representation and inclusion — Have you ever listened to a podcast and felt uncomfortable with the host's choice of words? This happened to me, and it weighed heavily on my mind until I did something about it. Sometimes, even the most respected, informed, and enlightened of our heroes get it wrong. Don’t we all…

“You don’t need to have experienced motherhood to be any kind of compassionate, self-sacrificing, emotionally literate human being” — How do you know if someone has children? Simple, they will find a way of bringing them into the conversation. This is understandable, parents are proud and often besotted with their little ones. I love seeing people beam with joy when talking about loved ones. I watch from the sidelines…

The butterfly effect of kindness has multicolored wings — She struck an alluring image. A walking rainbow, a smile in motion. She reminded me of a child who is encouraged to express themselves through their dressing-up box. And is then allowed to go out and play in the real world in their chosen outfit. A creative ensemble, with color…

Do you even care? I don’t! Medium — please stop 😥 — I e-mailed and Tweeted, but my friend Medium isn’t responding. I know it is nothing personal and you are busy. But the lack of response makes me sad. Surely I’m not alone in my annoyance with this new change? Medium, if you are reading this, please know how much I…

Are you compassionate and kind? Is kindness a strand of your identity? If so, I’ve been looking for you! — Imagine a world where everyone acted out of kindness. Kindness towards themselves and kindness towards others. This year I learned that kindness isn’t about self-sacrifice. And what a difference this lesson has made. It has taken almost 40 years, but I am learning to be kind to myself. What about…

Back then I didn’t have a choice, but now I do! — I figure I am a weed. My therapist tells me I’m resilient. She also tells me I deserved more. More love and attention. More time and compassion. More understanding and listening. I’m not so sure if it is about deserving as such, but it would have been nice. If I…

Is this movie more relevant today than the day it was released? — We think the primary theme of the iconic movie; Dirty Dancing, is that of love, sex, coming of age, and family dynamics. But there’s a stronger message. A message so powerful and pervasive it can afford for the references to be subtle. The movie is all about abortion. Without needing…

A small gesture to honor the memory of Whinnie — Have you experienced the heartbreak of losing a dog? If you haven’t loved and lost a dog, you may not comprehend the crushing impact of their passing. Dealing with the death of my K9 soulmate is the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. Grief is an individual experience. …