Dear Avery, We’ve come to 2025, and this is the ugliest I’ve ever seen the political world in my lifetime. I’m in a current state of sadness, anger, embarrassment, shock, disbelief, but also mixed with hope. At this moment, my hope is low, but it’s still there… lurking in the underbelly of my soul. AsContinue reading “My internal struggle with politics”
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“But my brain tells me something different than my heart” says my 4-year old son
Dear Avery, Your cousin, Ryder, is wise beyond his years. At 2 years old, he started reading small words. Then at 3 he started reading road signs, song titles, and car logos. Now at 4, he understands that he is not his thoughts. He has already recognized that he is not his thoughts! Let meContinue reading ““But my brain tells me something different than my heart” says my 4-year old son”
Career Reset: Embracing Change in Middle Age
Dear Avery, What does it feel like to start your career over in middle age? Well, the company I just left after 14 years, taught more about life that I’m reflecting on now. I’m not just talking about business acumen, how to prepare a PowerPoint presentation, or about email etiquette. It was so much moreContinue reading “Career Reset: Embracing Change in Middle Age”
It’s time to quiet the ego
Dear Avery, 2020 was a very noisy year. Opinions were escalated and feelings were hurt. Families and friendships reached tipping points across the world — and the notion of “I’m right and you’re wrong” spread like wild fire. All because we let our EGO get the better of us (myself included). It’s time to quietContinue reading “It’s time to quiet the ego”
Jan 6th, 2021 – A dark day in US history
Dear Avery, On the morning of January 6th, the first thing I did when I woke up was check the Georgia runoff election results. Would the Democrats take over the Senate or not? It came down this election. One Democrat senator had won, the other on the verge of winning (later to win!). I tookContinue reading “Jan 6th, 2021 – A dark day in US history”
With Love, Aunt Megs 