August 2014

We’ve been taking an informal poll over the summer (and over the years) to ask people what would make the transition from Summer back to school easier? What would make the coming year more manageable? By far, the two things people say most often are that they want to a) be kinder, gentler and more […]

This week you’re asked to try a new social activity. Can’t think of anything? Oh come now, summer is still here. Drag out those last few days for all they’re worth! Keep your eye on the joy prize of a relaxing, rejuvenating summer as you ease into the coming school year. Here are some ideas: […]

For me, laughter is a necessity for fully living. Laughter brings me inordinate pleasure, is a welcome respite from the everyday routine and occasionally serves in a healing capacity. In my family of origin, loud and boisterous laughter was a natural occurrence; as a result, my two sisters and I continue to carry forth that […]

Welcome to Week 5 of the Summer Challenge! From the French, comunité meaning commonness and the Latin communauté meaning fellowship, courtesy and affability, a sense of community today hasn’t changed much. It’s about getting along, sharing in common achievements, caring and belonging. This weekend Burlington, VT hosted the amazing DragonHeart dragon boat races to raise […]