The FUN List
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Posted on August 7, 2014 by

As I mentioned in my last post, when I was figuring out what I wanted to do for Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, I managed—sadly—to omit fun entirely. Sure, launching a project or doing something new can be fun, but … Continue reading →

Once Upon a Time, My Mother….
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Posted on August 5, 2014 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have storyteller and children’s book author Carmen Agra Deedy. She talks about the art of storytelling and spins a funny, wise, and luminous tale of parents and kids, starring her Cuban mother. … Continue reading →

Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash-July Update
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Posted on July 31, 2014 by

As I described back in April (you can read the post here), I’m celebrating my 50th birthday with a year of activities and challenges designed to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and so far … Continue reading →

How to Stop Worrying and Love “Useless” Art
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Posted on July 29, 2014 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have art expert Luke Syson who was formerly a curator of Renaissance art, of transcendent paintings of saints and solemn Italian ladies — serious art. Then he changed jobs and inherited a … Continue reading →

Summer Fun
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Posted on July 24, 2014 by

Sometimes, I have to admit, life forces me to try something new with my daughter, and virtually every time, Katie wildly exceeds my expectations. You’d think I’d remember this by now, but I almost never do. Which is why, perhaps, … Continue reading →

Should You Live For Your Resume … Or Your Eulogy?
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Posted on July 22, 2014 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have writer and New York Times columnist David Brooks. He is the author of Bobos in Paradise, On Paradise Drive, and the narrative of neuroscience, The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character and … Continue reading →

Anatomy of a Meltdown, Part 3
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Posted on July 17, 2014 by

After the meltdown, after the sensory binge, after putting the pieces together (read Part 1 and Part 2), my daughter and I checked out Livermore’s labyrinth, hidden in a courtyard behind the Presbyterian Church. It was lovely, ringed in candles. … Continue reading →

Success, Failure, and the Drive to Keep Creating
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Posted on July 15, 2014 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have Elizabeth Gilbert, the best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love, as well as five other books and countless publications as a longtime magazine writer — covering music and politics for Spin and GQ. Gilbert also owns and … Continue reading →