Adventure SwimmingI heard the pop-pop-pop, felt the white hot burning as I slammed into the ground with sudden force. I was 5 miles into a trail run, and…Sep 12, 2021Sep 12, 2021
Published inThrive GlobalSkiing Under the LiftSo much of the time women are taught to think about how they look. To judge themselves, and to judge others. To compare. To be in control..Nov 26, 2018Nov 26, 2018
Salamander Crossing: Get kids involved in citizen scienceIt is a time of year I eagerly await, like a kid waiting for a birthday. The coming of early spring here in Vermont means rain, and lots of…Mar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018
Published inThrive GlobalThe Mantra that Keeps Me From Trying to Fix EverythingOne sunny day this summer, on a hike in Maine, one of my daughters was complaining. She was complaining about doing a very short hike…Feb 7, 2018Feb 7, 2018
The story of 2016 in 80s songs: a mixtapeSeveral times during this strange year I’ve thought of a perfect 80s song to describe the insanity of the present moment. See, I’m an 80s…Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
Published inThrive GlobalThe Danger of Truth Telling WomenThere are women I am ridiculously lucky to call my friends. They show up. They make me laugh. They shine the light and hold my hand. We…Dec 30, 20161Dec 30, 20161
Reality TV (and fake news) nationWe really shouldn’t be surprised by the result of last month’s presidential election. As our nation continues to feel divided and many of…Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Post Election Strategies and Support for TeachersMany teachers have wondered how exactly they would respond to the results of the presidential election. They have wondered how they can…Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016