Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

I haven’t felt like swimming with my family for a long time, because, like many mothers, I struggle to feel comfortable in my own skin after bringing my beautiful babies into this world.  This is so backwards. Wrong, even. Why would I work so hard to create a...
Human Connection

Human Connection

My kids and I have been going on walks almost every day since quarantine started. We’ve all gotten fidgety and needed to be outside. So out we go together. But this morning, I got up earlier and started my walk by myself. This time alone is much needed, for all...
Control What you can Control

Control What you can Control

Right before the world shut down, I had started to train for the New York City marathon. I have never trained for a marathon, or even for the half marathon that I did several years ago. I just ran a few times then showed up for the big day. I couldn’t even walk...