Knowing what to include in an obituary or what to say to a grieving friend can be challenging. These tips can help. Finding the Right Words at a Time of Loss nextavenue.org/finding-the-ri… Next Avenue

Thanks, Next Avenue, for the opportunity to share this story about my dad.

A decade ago, my mother announced we were no longer celebrating Christmas. Instead, we'd celebrate Seagull Day. I was sure she'd seen it on Pinterest. But this was her own holiday. I wrote about it for HuffPost with the fabulous editor Noah Michelson huffpost.com/entry/christma…

Have you ever wondered why some people laugh at bad news? Find out what's behind their unexpected reaction. shondaland.com/live/family/a4… Shondaland Digital

Thank you @SherylStillman! Keeping this going with more writers who lift me up: Amy Paturel Connie Chang Jessica Wozinsky Fleming Suzie Amy McHugh

I’m not interested in buying my childhood home, but others can’t ignore the nostalgia they feel after moving away. Want to Buy Your Childhood Home? Be Careful. nextavenue.org/want-to-buy-yo…

I’d only met my neighbor a few times. When she died I took in her dog. Thank you, Allison Klein, for the opportunity to share this essay about the joy Gaia brings to others. wapo.st/3P6lhYr

Based on her great The Washington Post piece about adopting her neighbor's dog who helps her as a Death Doula, my student Lisa Kanarek was on CBS News. Of course she's writing a book on the subject. Thanks to Allison Klein! cbsnews.com/news/how-one-d…

Thank you David Begnaud! We are honored to be featured in one of your inspiring stories.

WeRateDogs Here’s our story about Gaia and Lisa for CBS Mornings cbsnews.com/news/how-one-d…

Thanks again, Allison Klein, for publishing my essay!

Thank you WeRateDogs. 🙂

Beautiful story about helping others.

HERE’S TO YOU: Lisa Kanarek adopted Gaia after her owner died. They were neighbors & Lisa saw how gentle the 9 y.o. Husky is with kids. She had Gaia trained as a Certified Therapy Dog & they volunteer Children's Health Send photos of volunteers in action [email protected]

Great piece by Susan Shapiro about making apologies count.

"I'm a former professional organizer. There are benefits to not tidying up" newsweek.com/i-am-former-pr… Newsweek

The Benefit of Being Bilingual That I've Overlooked for Years nextavenue.org/the-benefit-of… Next Avenue

Focus on nurturing relationships with those who treat you as a priority, and gradually withdraw from those who see you as an option.

What an inspiration!

I'm excited to share my article for Shondaland Digital about the benefits of using your breath to relax. One of my favorite techniques is box breathing. shondaland.com/shonda/year-of…