The Epidemic Of Not Listening – Take 2 On Tuesdays
Here’s a trick question for you: What do you hear, right now? My windows are open, so that I can enjoy the coolness of the early morning. I hear the soft breeze blowing through the leaves of the trees, the traffic noise at a distance, the mumbling voices of two women...
Lincoln, Happiness & Balloons – Take 2 on Tuesdays with Avalon Hearing
Abraham Lincoln’s most famous quote was, “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” When I ponder these words of wisdom, I find myself wondering how one can be happy during these unsettling times in America, and in our own community. Last...
It’s the Moments, not the Words
This weekend, I was at the grocery store. I had lined up to be with one of my favorite cashiers because I love our little conversations and connection. But through our masks, the plexiglass partition, and the background noise of the store, I had no idea what Ruth was...
End The Blame Game
During the July 4th weekend, I spoke with an old friend about the state of our country. I moved from feeling frustrated and upset, wanting to blame someone, to sad and fearful because I know when I blame, it only upsets me even more. Frequently, I feel overwhelmed at...