The pleasure, pain and growth of human connection.
Picture The Great Gatsby in the mountains. My man and I traveled to Montana for a spectacular weekend of lavish meals, sparkling socializing, serious hiking and serene fly-fishing. The first two days were mind-blowing. My brain buzzed joyfully and my body happily went along for the ride. By the third day my bright-eyedness started to wane. The constant presence of people [...]
Do you have a real and true interest in what it means to be human? Are you sensitive and highly relationship oriented? Is conflict especially painful for you? Do others describe you as empathic, inspiring, deep, self-aware, intuitive, reflective, creative, authentic or encouraging? Are you more comfortable being rather than doing? Do you strive, even unintentionally, [...]
For the past four years, I have shared my words, my feelings and my story on space2live. Along the way, I gathered people, inspiration, knowledge, wisdom, friends, confidence and a feeling of purpose. I used the safe, non-judgmental space to grow and get stronger. Now, I want to help others do the same. I have received many, many [...]
Because of your blog, I know that it is possible for me to have the love that I want one day and that I don’t have to be alone. — Reader comment on space2live I, too, wondered if I was capable of finding and keeping love. After all, my marriage ended, I can be emotional, I need solitude [...]
NY Magazine We rode along the Dakota Trail near the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka. My man and I rode out front on his fun red tandem bike. My kids trailed behind us like teenage ducklings. We waved and rang our bells at neighbors we passed and strangers who smiled. The sun shone through the trees overhead and a cool [...]
She never even knew she had a choice and that's what happens When the only voice she hears is telling her she can't You stupid boy Oh, you always had to be right but now you've lost The only thing that ever made you feel alive — Stupid Boy by Keith Urban, lyrics by [...]
