Early in April, my husband and I said goodbye to our 15-year old dog, Gertie. She was a gentle soul, loved by us more than we thought possible. While she could be aloof at times and was fairly independent in her younger years, the older […]

A few years ago, I noticed a tendency in myself to overuse the phrase “I’m sorry” in everyday situations, as a way of trying to excuse shortcomings I perceived within me. For instance, if I over-spiced a meal, I’d tell my husband I was sorry […]