Author & Ecologist
I've spent a lot of time this week processing the events in Charlottesville. I wasn't surprised by what happened; anyone who knows history and has a little bit of common sense could have predicted what this administration would unleash. But even when you see the cracks in the wall, even when you know the dam... Continue Reading →
One year ago this week, I traveled to Costa Rica to sign my divorce papers. Today, I can reaffirm the old saying, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Because this thing nearly killed me. And now, I feel stronger for it. The years leading up to the divorce and the months following have been... Continue Reading →
If you know me well - or even if you don't but you're good at reading between the lines - you're probably aware that one of my current life challenges involves moving past the emotional fallout from my recent divorce. It's been about nine months since we signed the papers. Every day is a little... Continue Reading →
This year, while fireworks burned bright over Kansas City and friends & family gathered around the grill, I celebrated Independence Day in an usual and hopefully not-to-be-repeated fashion: I traveled to Costa Rica in order to sign the papers for my divorce. This trip marked the last chapter of what has been a long, painful... Continue Reading →
