Every once in a while, I share quotes I’ve been collecting in a rather beat-up leather journal that sits on my desk. Today is one of those days. Enjoy! I know it’s hard to be reconciled not everything is exactly the way it ought to be but please turn around and step into the future […]
Karma
Frequently, when I’m stressed about something, I succumb to migraine headaches. Several years back, I went to Mayo Clinic’s Headache Clinic, to see if there was a solution. To my surprise, my doctor said an interesting thing: “Did you know, Elissa, that having a headache is similar to practicing the piano? The more your brain […]
Surrogate Parents
When hanging out with friends, I’ve started to wonder (surreptitiously) if they’d be good part-time surrogate parents. You start thinking these things as you project into the future, imagining your child as a future teenager who may not want to confide in you. You hope that, at that time, you’ll be able to encourage her […]
Pretty
Not much else to say here. Katie Makkai, a poetry slammer, defines the word “pretty.” [For those of you squeamish about the f-word, please note, there is one occurrence.] You can’t help but think about these things when raising a daughter, although it’s equally important if you have sons. May you be pretty today–pretty creative, […]
Modern Art for Kids
There’s something about design and art and creativity and beauty that makes my heart and mind race a tad faster. I’m happiest when I’m surrounded by new ideas. [That’s been my experience with children, too.] So, when I find hip, funky projects that are feasible to do with little ones (or with anyone), I corral […]