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”
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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”
The Dull Women’s Club
Dear Avery, A few weeks ago, Facebook’s algorithm introduced to me a group called “The Dull Women’s Club“. Me, at the beautiful age of 37, with an adventurous husband and two toddlers running around, my life is anything but “dull”. I had to laugh at this. What were you thinking Facebook robots? Well, maybe thoseContinue reading “The Dull Women’s Club”
Finding my inner age through blood work testing
Dear Avery, Life in your 30s shifts when your body starts to slow down or not be asadaptable as it once was. It’s the decade where most of us start optimizing ourlives to prevent or stay ahead of potential illnesses to come. And that’s preciselywhat your Uncle and I have been doing over the lastContinue reading “Finding my inner age through blood work testing”
36 trips around the sun
Dear Avery, Yesterday was my 36th birthday. While the plan was to see you, your sister, and your parents for the weekend, sickness got the better of your sister, and sadly we couldn’t hang out. I pivoted last minute and scheduled some much-needed “me” time: a massage and facial to start the birthday off right.Continue reading “36 trips around the sun”
With Love, Aunt Megs 