The Pebble in Your Shoe

The Travel Mistake of the Year Left Us Stranded on Fournoi

A muffled announcement, a missed question, and a musty room (Part 1)

Oct 15 • 

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September 2025

Why Good People Must Stop Being Quiet Right Now

Essential scripts for confronting lies about elections, immigrants, and heroes.

Sep 24 • 

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The Sacred Art of Letting Go When Everything Falls Apart

Releasing the impossible weight of chaos, violence, and political turmoil.

Sep 17 • 

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The Sacred Art of Pausing—Because Fear Has Stolen Enough Time

A journey from automatic busyness to courage-filled pauses.

Sep 10 • 

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Why Friendship Matters More Than Ever As We Age

Friendships may not fall into our laps anymore, but they’re worth the effort — for joy, for belonging, and yes, for longevity.

Sep 3 • 

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August 2025

The End of Summer Is Here but Gratitude Makes It Deeply Poignant

Carrying summer’s sweetness forward into the quiet of autumn.

Aug 27 • 

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Less Estrogen, More Spice, and Zero Patience for Nonsense

The ‘We Do Not Care Club’—where fewer hormones mean greater wisdom.

Aug 20 • 

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Why Not Paying Attention Makes You Part of the Problem.

The past isn’t past—it’s running for office.

Aug 13 • 

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The $40 Dress, the $50 Hem, and the Return of Handarbeit

Why We Need to Start Valuing the Work of Our Hands

Aug 6 • 

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July 2025

How to Love Me After I’m Gone: A Semi-Organized Guide

Compost me gently and don't forget to water the Schefflera.

Jul 23 • 

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You Think You're in Charge of Your Life? That's Cute.

Food, Sleep, Wine, and the Myth of Free Will

Jul 16 • 

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Why I Wouldn’t Trade Places With Warren Buffett (Even for $160 Billion)

Because sometimes the richest people aren’t on the Forbes list.

Jul 9 • 

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