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Publications
  • Marriage Rules: A Manual for the Married and Coupled Up
    Marriage Rules: A Manual for the Married and Coupled Up
    by Harriet Lerner

    Just finished reading an advance copy! Wonderful! 

  • The Boy Who Saved My Life: Walking Into the Light with My Autistic Grandson
    The Boy Who Saved My Life: Walking Into the Light with My Autistic Grandson
    by Earle Martin
  • Walking with Justice: Uncommon Lessons from One of Life's Greatest Mentors
    Walking with Justice: Uncommon Lessons from One of Life's Greatest Mentors
    by Mollie Marti
  • Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain
    Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain
    by David Eagleman
Publications
  • I'm Your Man
    I'm Your Man
    by Leonard Cohen

    Take this Waltz is on my top ten list of all songs!

  • I and Love and You
    I and Love and You
    by The Avett Brothers
Publications
  • Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey (Original UK Unedited Edition)
    Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey (Original UK Unedited Edition)
    PBS

    So totally addicted to this series! Absolutely amazing!

  • Zen: Vendetta / Cabal / Ratking [Blu-ray]
    Zen: Vendetta / Cabal / Ratking [Blu-ray]
    starring Rufus Sewell

    Based on your recommendations from a recent blog post! It's another wonderful BBC mystery series! 

  • The Good Wife: The First Season
    The Good Wife: The First Season
    starring Julianna Margulies, Chris Noth, Josh Charles, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi

    One of the best shows on TV. Juiliana Marguiles is incredible. 

gifting
Thursday
Jul022009

upcoming events

We're finally settling into our summer rhythm around here. It's been over 100 degrees everyday and our house is starting to smell like summer . . . chlorine, sunscreen, mosquito spray, and grilled food. Perfect!

It's funny because I'm on the same "school schedule" that I've been on since kindergarten. As an academic, I still keep time by semester. It's the only rhythm I know. Thankfully, I've made a few adjustments - no more tanning with baby oil on my skin and lemon juice in my hair. My kids and I don't leave the house unless we're slathered in at least 40SPF.

I'm going to slow down on the blog this month so I can be fully engaged in the summer mayhem. I'll continue with TGIF (because I really need it) and plan to write one additional post each week (I have to write so my head doesn't explode). I have an awesome TGIF giveaway from the lovely Chookooloonks tomorrow!

Below are three great events coming up in the next few months. I'd love to see you at one of them!

 

A Weekend Parenting Retreat!

The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection

August 14 - 16

The Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Rhinebeck, NY

Click here for more information!

 

 

 

3-Day National Training on the Connections Curriculum for Mental Health and Addiction Professionals

9/17 - 9/19 in Houston, Texas

Sponsored by The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston and Hazelden

Registration for this event will open in mid-July. Seating is limited and we anticipate it selling out.

For more information and registration (when it opens), click here.

 

 

The Midlife Journey: Falling Apart, Growing Up, and Finding Joy

Tuesday, September 29th, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Houston, Texas

Sponsored by The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston

Seating is limited and registration will open in mid-July. This is a dessert and coffee evening event! I think it will be great fun for couples and groups of friends!

Click here for more information.

 

If you want to find out more about upcoming events or registration openings, add your email to my my newsletter list. I promise I won't inundate you with emails. I send 4-6 per year. You can also check out my schedule.

Again, I'd love to see you at an event!

Happy Summer! (P.S. Super Target has large Icee's on sale for $1. Ellen and Charlie are VERY happy).

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