There are mornings where I wake up and stumble into my kitchen for my morning coffee and the sight of dishes piled near the sink, half-baked crafts, open cabinets, and … Read more
There’s a version of Murphy’s Law that’s held true in my house since children came into the picture. It says: the more of a rush we’re in, the more impossible … Read more
“Maybe working on the little things as as dutifully and honestly as we can is how we stay sane when the world is falling apart.” – Haruki Murakami There are … Read more
Many years ago now, when one of my children was going through an evaluation process for suspected ADHD, I stumbled into the world of twice exceptionality. Often abbreviated as “2e,” … Read more
The other day I was listening to a podcast interview with Elizabeth Gilbert about her latest book, All the Way to the River. My husband was in the car, and … Read more
There was a night early in the process of my divorce where I found myself trying desperately to get to bed. I’d crawl in, but then it would feel like … Read more
If a human being could actually combust, you are pretty sure you’re about to. Your mind is racing. You can’t focus on this project. Everything feels like too much. You’re … Read more
I’ve always found myself struggling with people whom I perceive as judgmental. Judgmental can mean a lot of different things, and it’s a relatively subjective assessment, and so depending on … Read more
Almost twenty years ago, the night before a handful of his songs were being inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Leonard Cohen sat down for an interview with … Read more
Acclimating. Adapting. We are constantly shifting to respond to our environment. Our brains are wired to get to the most efficient outcome possible, so we naturally build habits around what … Read more
Take a moment right now and notice what you first picture when you hear the term ADHD. Even those of us who have the condition or have partners or children … Read more
I’ll start with a sort of confession, which is that I have notes for things I have wanted to include in this essay dispersed over at least five places: my … Read more
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