September – Ann Wagner
You know how it is… “the best laid plans of mice and men” …er, uhm, in this case, the best laid plans of mice and women! For September’s edition of “A Yummy Year: Cultures, Cooking & Connections” I was planning…
The Incredible Benefits of Making People Feel Seen — and Heard
Article by Peter Bregman The discussion was impassioned and heated. And while I had not initiated the debate, I unconsciously slid into an old habit of jumping into the fray. I started to share my perspective when a woman named…
Recognizing the ISMs and Changing the Script
Article by Peni Jo Renner Ageism. Chauvinism. Sexism. Size-ism. As women, we deal with a lot unnecessary -isms. And they don’t all come from the men. Sadly, sometimes we attack each other. “Did you see what she was wearing? She’s…
August- Achala Bonde
Achala Bonde has been my neighbor and friend for 31 years! Our children grew up together, attended the same schools and back in the day, her eldest daughter, Mona, babysat for my kids. Those were hectic years, but somehow, we…