The Art of Connection: Making Friends I’ll Never Meet

October 14, 2021

Somewhere in the last ten years I turned into a voracious reader. I’ve always loved storytelling, especially in visual media such as films, television series, and even dance. But lately, I just can’t seem to get enough of books. Each one is its own universe, an invitation to activate my imagination and perceive life through a completely different lens. Some books are fast food, enjoyed for a moment and forgotten. Others leave an indelible mark, shaping me in ways it might take years to fully understand. Read more...

The Magic of Memoir

October 28, 2020

The day after posting Claiming a Role in Global Evolution, I embarked on the mysterious journey of writing a book. The best way I can describe it is this: A Beacon Future grabbed me by my imagination, and ushered me through a doorway of intimate creativity and self-discovery. The last eleven weeks have been a fascinating ride, and in many ways it’s just beginning. Read more...

The Lifeguard

June 17, 2020

When I was three years old, I joined the swim team at our Country Club. All the kids in our family were strong swimmers, and mom had taught us to be fearless in the water. My first competitive race was in a division for age five and under, and I was the youngest of the […] Read more...

Christmas Eve

May 21, 2020

It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m standing in the living room looking at the tree. I’m wearing my new red velvet dress with the lace collar. I love to squint my eyes and make the colored lights get blurry. You can’t see any of the wires anyway, because mom says we have to be meticulous when we put the lights on. I think that means perfect. Read more...

A Reunion To Remember

April 8, 2020

Jeanine and I were in New York for a week in late May of 2012, enjoying Broadway theatre and seeing friends. Princeton Reunions were happening that weekend, and I wanted to share the experience with her. Read more...