May 2012

When Mama Breaks the Rules

I come from a culture where motherhood is revered, and where the narrative of sacrifice, patience and perfection in one’s mothering is both inspirational and overwhelming. On days like Mother’s Day, the weight of all that mothers are supposed to be can feel like a blessing and a burden. The talks and sermons at church […]

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Why Sustainability Applies to Your Life (Not Just to the Planet)

When we are talking about a smarter future for the world at our house, sustainability is my word of choice. It’s not about the latest recycling instructions, or the fuel-efficiency of our car, or the energy rating of our fridge, as important those things are. It’s about whether as a whole planet, with all 7 […]

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When Dreams Become Reality

I had a dream a few years back. A dream of connecting with others around the world, a dream of writing and engaging in rich dialogue that led to action and change. I wrote an essay about that dream for Whitney Johnson, then an acquaintance, now a friend. Today a few of my words are […]

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Work Life Balance Around the World

We tend to think of this entire work life balance conversation as a distinctly American, or at least, a developed world issue. Regular readers already know that in my view, nothing could be further from the truth. When I stumbled across this video from the International Museum of Women, Mama’s Work project, you can imagine […]

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