A Key Life Skill: Reflection as a Practice
Taking time to pause, think, and learn has shaped how I parent, coach, and lead. Reflection isn’t about judgment—it’s about curiosity, space, and the willingness to ask what could be better next time.
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Playing to Win vs. Playing Not to Lose — Lessons from 12U Baseball
After every tournament, I take a day to reflect on what I saw — the growth, the gaps, and the mindset beneath it all. This week, three boys said something that revealed a lot about how kids think about competition, confidence, and the difference between playing to win and playing not to lose.
You vs You | The Real Battle Is in Your Mind
The toughest opponent you’ll ever face doesn’t wear a uniform. It lives in your head.
How We Spent Indigenous People’s Day: Lessons from Braiding Sweetgrass
Reading Braiding Sweetgrass together taught us about reciprocity, gratitude, and the wisdom of the Three Sisters. A family reflection on learning from others and respecting the earth.
When Gold Glitters and Bonds Don’t Blink
Gold is surging again, yet bonds barely flinch. Here’s what that quiet disagreement reveals about inflation, hidden taxes, and where steady investors can still find shelter.
Chipotle Mango Purée (Base Sauce)
A simple sweet-heat purée that works on everything. Make one batch and use it for shrimp, pork adovado, breakfast burritos, bowls, or anything that needs smoky depth.
The Pull of the Dark: A Chautauqua on Keeping the Fire Alive
There’s a quiet pull in life that draws us inward—a kind of darkness that waits for everyone. This is about learning to tend your own fire, to keep showing up, and to find warmth even in the coldest places.
Walking Into Someone’s Shadow — When Other People’s Darkness Lingers
A strange encounter at a football game becomes a reflection on empathy, boundaries, and how to release the dark energy we sometimes absorb from others.
Living Well Within Our Means
We’ve learned that living well isn’t about having the biggest house or the flashiest things. It’s about shaping what you have into enough, planning with purpose, and choosing experiences that last longer than stuff ever could.
Listening to the Forest: A Photo Journal of Curiosity and Presence
A fall walk through the forest reveals deer, nurse logs, wild persimmons, and even the most poisonous mushroom in North America. A reflection on slowing down, noticing, and why Ferris Bueller was right.
Quicker Eggplant Parmesan (Mark Bittman’s Version) with Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce
Eggplant Parmesan doesn’t have to be complicated — this version is layered with golden eggplant, fresh mozzarella, and Marcella Hazan’s perfect tomato sauce for a dish that’s as comforting as it is classic.
The Creek Was Low, but the Forest Was Full
On a September walk, I found a forest full of surprises — seedlings sprouting late, fungi bleeding liquid, ants feasting on mushrooms. Each moment carried a question, and each question carried a lesson.
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