Dreams of Ukraine and of Freedom

Dreams of Ukraine and of Freedom

The year was 1992, less than a year after the fall of the Soviet Union. I was a college student on Semester at Sea, a program that took students around the world stopping in 11 different countries along the way. One of the stops was Odessa, Ukraine and it would be our...
Hope is a Verb: Engaged action in troubled times

Hope is a Verb: Engaged action in troubled times

What an intense time to be alive. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. I have so much to say about what is happening in the world right now. But first and foremost I want to share some resources with you to help navigate the turmoil. There are some voices...
Superman is Not Coming. Get in the game.

Superman is Not Coming. Get in the game.

Friends, I know many of you are tired, struggling, trying to navigate this new world as best you can when almost everything has been upended. However, the world is re-configuring around us and all caring people who have even a tiny bit of bandwidth need to GET IN THE...
Judge Kavanaugh and Dr. Ford Through a Mindful Lens

Judge Kavanaugh and Dr. Ford Through a Mindful Lens

Judge Kavanaugh vs Dr Ford As I watch the political drama over Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination playing out on the American stage, I am saddened by how polarized we are. You might think that as a woman and a survivor of sexual assault, I would be on ‘Team Ford.’ While I...
Post-election blues? Read this

Post-election blues? Read this

It is a contentious and unsettled time here in America. The election is over but our country remains divided and emotions are running strong. Therefore it is especially important to take a deep breath and intentionally navigate our way through whatever is to come. No...

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