Communicating Through Crisis

Communicating Through Crisis

A life in public service lends itself to a wide range of experiences. Theft, episodes of mental illness, working with both children and adults on the autism spectrum, bouts of violence, sheltering the homeless, providing safe harbor and warmth during violent storms,...
The Magic of Friendship

The Magic of Friendship

As young children, the world was a new place to discover: books to read, woods to explore, friends to meet… It seemed there was no limit to the treasures we could find if we just knew where to look. Then somewhere along the way, our eyes were turned elsewhere: to the...
Staying Mindful During A Crisis

Staying Mindful During A Crisis

As a mother, I have become very sensitive to the sounds and gut feelings that tell me when people are in distress.  It’s something that kicked in, a feeling, a knowing, that started during pregnancy.  Many mothers will tell you about “phantom cries” that they...
Kindness, Joy, and Connecting With Others

Kindness, Joy, and Connecting With Others

Hello.  My name is Stacie and I am a caffeine addict.  Now that we’ve got that out in the open… I have a lovely story for you.  I woke up today in the mood to organize, reflect, reset, and gain some focus.  And since I don’t function well without my coffee, and it was...