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Is That All There Is?
How do you explain mortality to a kid who insists he wants to be cryogenically frozen—while he's ... Read more
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The Simplicity of Tea
When I drink tea, there is only me, and the tea. The rest of the world dissolves. There are no ... Read more
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A Beast and an Anxious Person Walk Into a Bar
Every time I see that great Eleanor Roosevelt quote "Do something every day that scares you," my ... Read more
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Sincere Meditations
Slick packaging can't hide a disfigured soul or fearful spirit. Just ask the pastor of the Church of ... Read more
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Sarah Lawrence Commencement Speech
I have seen your salvation; and it is you, staring back at yourself, your eyes windows to your heart ... Read more
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Slow Down to Savor Life
I've been known to tell people that I'm so busy, I don't have time to breathe. It might be an ... Read more
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The Fabric of My Life
Cotton. The fabric of our lives. That’s what the ad says. My sewing room says otherwise. I had ... Read more
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Mala from Heaven
As the world crumbles, I string together beads of faith. If our lives are made up of a string of a ... Read more
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Ten Tips for a Happier Life
When will you be happy? Will you be happy when you find the perfect partner, save up enough to take ... Read more
Random Reflections—One Woman’s Personal Journey
What Do You Say to a Naked Man?
Today I received a letter from my ex-husband. It came as quite a surprise. It’s been over five years since I last heard from him, and he was the last person I ever expected to hear from again. Yet, there he was, baring all … Read more
“Whoever said revenge is sweet never tasted the yumminess of forgetaboutit.” —Karen Salmansohn
Poems on Life, Living, and Love
—Inspiration for the Spirit—
you will find a heart on every page. Let each
