2016, for me, is the year of the heroine’s journey: exploring it (on this blog and elsewhere!), of teaching it (course coming soon!), of honoring my own and celebrating others. […]

The Moment I Knew I Had a Memoir to Write & the Great Lady Who Inspired It
As I walked down Marine Drive, the grand six-lane boulevard in Mumbai, I became aware of the thin layer of moisture which covered my body. The dusty leather flip-flops I […]
Steering into the Tsunami: Discovering My Intuition in Afghanistan
“I didn’t feel attached to life or death, but I felt protected, driven by an invisible force. Nothing made sense. This journey into war in Afghanistan could have been a […]
Bring the Troops Home for Christmas!
When the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in late 2001, it was with the intention—so we were told—of bringing down the Taliban, capturing bin Laden, and improving daily life for Afghanis. We were […]
Three Ways to Overcome Anxiety
We all experience anxiety. Some of us have panic attacks. Some of us feel a continuous low grumble all the time. Some of us cycle through periods of anxiety and […]
Lunch with Elizabeth Gilbert Cartoon
Maybe Liz’ll read my book… Elizabeth Gilbert held an auction for lunch with her and two friends for a fundraiser for a Waldorf School near where she lives. Melissa: OMG! […]