Stop Reading to Climax.
I’m a huge Harry Potter junkie. Generally speaking, I adore writers who become successful with little or no formal training (cough, cough—read my bio). That said, what I’m not a huge fan of is how our...
Category: How to Love & Be Loved.
The Healing Power of Tears: 5 Poignant Quotes to Move Us Beyond Regret.
“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” ~ Isak Dinesen I’m sitting in bed underneath cozy layers of blankets; sheets tucked in around my thighs. Morning light streams in...
50 Things Moms Need to Do for Themselves. ~ Kate Bartolotta & Jennifer White
This collaboration with my dear friend, soul sister and frequent writing partner Kate Bartolotta was first published by elephant journal. When Jennifer and I first started to become friends, our plans to chat were often...
15 (Free) Ways to Romance Every Lover.
I consider myself to be a pretty old-fashioned kind of girl. I still like books in paper form and I have yet to acquire my first smartphone (and, yes, I’m still in my 30s). I like...
8 Tips How to Love a Woman, From A Woman.
I hope this isn’t a disappointment, but this particular article is about one of the most sacred relationships that’s ever existed: the friendship between women. From Ruth and Naomi to the Ya-Yas, some of the best stories...
How to Love a Strong & Complicated Woman.
Call her a pampered-princess type—you’d be right. She knows her worth and value and she demands that her lover does too. (Lesson one.) You know, let’s just cut to the chase and dive in. How...
14 Quotes for Bleeding Hearts & The Best Love Song of All Time. {Video}
I grew up loving Valentine’s Day. I’m lucky because my parents always made it feel special, even if I didn’t have a boyfriend or a crush at school ready to hand me a handmade...
A Love Letter to the Father of My Child.
I say so many things to you, but I rarely say the ones that matter. I ask you to help get her dressed or to please let me know if you’ll be home late...
The Year of the Unicorn: 8 Magical Ways to Celebrate.
This week was an especially intense one for me. Astrologically speaking there was a (super) new moon in Aquarius (and new moons have always affected me more greatly than full); additionally, Venus went direct and Mercury went into...
The Blurry Edges of Loss & Guilt.
When Loss Inspires Guilt. I found out this week about the loss of an old friend. I haven’t spoken to this friend since high school, and I’m now in my 30s. I was surprised...
