Gwendolyn BrightSelf-CompassionI stare at the book Self-Compassion (by Kristin Neff)on my bookshelf. When my friend Mem sent it to me, I read it three or four years ago…Jul 25, 2017Jul 25, 2017
Gwendolyn Brightthe sick feeling of white privilegeThis afternoon I got in the car with my baby and my brother-in-law to head out to Crozet for lunch. A few minutes into the drive I remarked…Jun 2, 2017Jun 2, 2017
Gwendolyn BrightI’ll take the avocado toast, thanks.Why would I want to buy a house? I don’t want to be tied down; I have no interest in fealty to a bank; and my understanding of this town is…May 26, 2017May 26, 2017
Gwendolyn BrightMaryann Hanson TataMy Grandma Maryann was the person who instilled in me the lifelong drive to be teacher’s pet. When she would visit from Florida she brought…Apr 27, 2017Apr 27, 2017
Gwendolyn Brighton fear and triumphTwo weeks ago was the last time I left my 10 month old daugher with our babysitter. When our weekly standing date came one week ago, we…Apr 13, 2017Apr 13, 2017