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How to Read More -- and Some Favorite Books From My Home Library
Please join me in putting down your phone, and starting to read again!
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March 2026
Ten ways to improve your relat
Ten ways to improve your relationships (and your peace of mind) by setting boundaries
Mar 30
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Our Candlelight Chat is TOMORROW, Sunday, from 1-2 pm EST, on Zoom.
Here are the log-in instructions! We’re hosting Eric Zimmer, author of the much-anticipated new book, How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small…
Mar 28
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Our next Candlelight Chat is this Sunday, with special guest Eric Zimmer
Do you want to make life changes, without turning your world upside down?
Mar 24
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Why I've Always Felt Uneasy in Groups
And why I've come to believe that individualism is love (whether you enjoy group life or not)
Mar 16
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Does being a "Highly Sensitive Person" affect your self-esteem?
And, is it healthy to say that "Haters gonna hate"?
Mar 11
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How AI is Changing Your Creative Life
(And How to Resist)
Mar 5
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February 2026
"It was amazing." "It was fine."
What our different emotional dials mean for love, friendship and work.
Feb 26
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Here's the video replay of our Candlelight Chat with the delightful Dr. Maya Shankar
This one's for you, if you're navigating unwelcome life changes - or want to be prepared for when such changes come.
Feb 24
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The pleasures of eating alone (and growing older)
Some questions to discuss (and I’ll offer my own thoughts, in the comments):
Feb 18
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Our Candlelight Chat is TOMORROW, Sunday, from 1-2 pm EST, on Zoom.
Here are the log-in instructions! We’re hosting Dr. Maya Shankar, author of the instant bestseller, THE OTHER SIDE OF CHANGE.
Feb 14
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If you're facing unwanted changes in your life...our next Candlelight Chat is this Sunday, at 1pm ET on Zoom.
We’re hosting Dr. Maya Shankar, the cognitive scientist and host of the critically acclaimed podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. Please join us!
Feb 11
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