Life As It Is

Bigfoot Wallace, a very famous Texas Ranger in the mid-1800s, with whom you would not want to mess, was 6’2” and 240 lbs – quite...Learn More

According to Miriam Webster Dictionary, the word “liberal” means “generous, open-handed, broad-minded, advocate of individual rights.” According to that definition, I aspire to be liberal...Learn More

Scene: Zusha, 5 years old, very unhappy … dialogue with father: Ari: What’s wrong? Zusha: You know! Ari: I really don’t. Zusha: Yes, you do!...Learn More

I am concerned about the degree of divisiveness in our world, some of it vitriolic, irrational, knee-jerk, one-dimensional. I am concerned about the lack of...Learn More

My friend Ari has a son, Zusha. Zusha had a meltdown when he didn’t get his way – normal behavior for a 4-year-old, right? This...Learn More

A few weeks ago, I had the great privilege of being the officiant at the wedding of two friends. These two friends work in the...Learn More

Last Sunday, I did a webinar on Boundaries – 56 people from 5 different countries. One woman asked how to address someone not keeping their...Learn More

What’s so important about boundaries, anyway? Why is this even a subject of interest to me? It all boils down to – do I respect...Learn More