How to Not Panic at Economic Alarms

Last week the vibration of a garbage truck set off a neighbor’s car alarm. The owner was away, and the alarm rang continuously for over an hour. Now we live on a quiet street. The houses are fairly close together and are visible from the street. It was easy to...

Bringing Money Motives Out of the Closet

Last year, when I began sending newsletter subscribers occasional messages promoting a class, book, or program, a few readers complained. One asked if it were possible to receive the newsletters but not the reminders. As I read that, my heart speeded up, the bubble...

Black Friday Thoughts

Is shopping self-care? Do you evaluate your wellbeing based on your “disposable” income? Today, which in the US is the biggest shopping day of the year, we might do well to pause before we shop – and also before we judge those who do. Are you an...