Your Style ~ Yourself ~ Your Life
What marks late stage dementia? A thousand goodbyes The loss of someone with late stage dementia – whether brought on by Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy Body disease, or following decades of a life well-lived – is not one goodbye, but thousands. There is not one moment of loss, but dozens upon dozens – sometimes multiple losses in a moment. Late stage… Read More
Where to go to college? Learning what is a “yes” and what is a “no” is often more art than science, a gut feeling or a sixth sense that something is a fit. It is also a luxury – there are many college students who either do not realize that they are choosing a path of “no” when they leave… Read More
Educator Expectations I have been an educator for more than two decades. This field has evolved around me in ways that I rarely take time to process. But when I pause and reflect, the transformation is mind-blowing. Many of you have been on this journey as long as I have, or much longer. Others of you were students yourselves who… Read More
What about educator wellness? As thousands of schools begin to physically reopen, much has been said about the hoped-for positive effects on the mental health and well-being of our youth. But what about the educators who are preparing to close the school year in a different, but still chaotic, environment from the one in 2020? You may be familiar with… Read More
Why Celebrate Small? If 2020 was a year to celebrate small by force, consider making 2021 a year to celebrate small by choice. While large parties, packed stadiums, and concert throngs hold a certain appeal, you may find yourself a little spooked by the prospect of returning to such large events any time soon. In 2020 we stumbled into the… Read More
A pandemic anniversary. I have been at school on some memorable, challenging days. April 20, 1999. The day of the Columbine High School shooting. My first year of teaching. September 11, 2001. My husband was less than a month into his teaching career, a couple of buildings away. He called my classroom to ask if it was real. December 14,… Read More
The Color Street Spring 2021 collection is here. Just in time to spring forward in many parts of the country, these new nails strips are sure to brighten your day. There are several new additions to the Color Street Spring 2021 catalog, as well as some returning favorites. So if you are looking for something to help you spring clean… Read More
What do I get asked the most? How to get into college Dear Class of 2024: You have finished your first semester of high school. I’m guessing it’s not exactly what you thought it would be a year ago. And while some of that is because of this constantly evolving health crisis keeping everyone at home, some of it is… Read More
If there ever was a year we needed this holiday, it’s this one. So I hope you embrace Galentines Day 2021. Yet conditions in many places still make it too-soon to plan in person gatherings like a typical Galentines Day celebration. So it’s time to rethink this soul-feeding, girl-time celebration for our physically-distant world. Here are some ideas to rethink this… Read More
