Labor Day has come again. A day meant to celebrate the contribution of workers (and I do try to remember this and honor this as I deeply believe that every job is important and worthy of respect, a living wage, and the opportunity to create a joy filled life), it signals additionally the unofficial end to summer. Today I am looking back on what I have accomplished in this past season, the celebrations, vacations, and relaxations. Every season I create a vision board- I will

Trying to find my midweek joy today in the face of struggle. My uncle died yesterday. We had a difficult relationship because we didn't see eye to eye over most things. However, he was my mother's younger brother and she loved him unconditionally so I always tried to do the same. His death is making the pain I still feel over her passing three years ago feel fresh. So where do I find joy today? Obviously the Daily Grind launch will be fun, so I am grateful for that, but in my

Summer is upon us. The heat and humidity, the long sunny days, the kids who are out of school and ready to play, all bring a sense that this is time to relax and enjoy. For so many of us there are specific memories and emotions that summertime brings, of barbeques, picnics, and laying by a pool or on the beach. When we are young, it feels like all of our time is our own, and opportunities for fun and excitement are always at hand. For me, I remember playing freeze tag and hid