Jun 1, 2011 | Celebrating in the Dark
I recently came across this list of Top 5 Regrets People Make on Their Deathbeds, written by Bronnie Ware, who works with the dying. I was really moved when I read this piece. Reading Bronnie's list gave me a sense of perspective that is sometimes hard to get in...May 12, 2011 | Celebrating in the Dark
Below is a poem my friend Maya Stein wrote a couple weeks ago. What I love so much is that Maya saw something I didn't see. She unearthed a poem from what I thought was an ordinary moment. And thus, that moment became something more. Something other. Something...Apr 21, 2011 | Celebrating in the Dark
I love this video by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. I hope you'll take five minutes to watch it. But just in case, here's a little excerpt: "If one is fortunate enough to live 80 years, that is 29,200 days on the planet. Weird to think, isn't it? Playing that...Apr 7, 2011 | Celebrating in the Dark
Last night was opening night of Cirque du Soleil at the Cow Palace here in San Francisco. My family was lucky enough to have been given some tickets to see the show. We had a fun night of dazzling colors and crazy acrobatics. On the drive back home we chatted happily...Feb 14, 2011 | Beauty + Joy, Celebrating in the Dark
We just finished Happy Hour on the Simply Celebrate Facebook Page. There was a great discussion about Valentine's Day and how it can sometimes feel like we are being told how and when to celebrate the people in our lives. The commercialism can set up expectations...Nov 22, 2010 | Celebrating in the Dark
Did anyone see the article on the front page of the New York Times today about how retailers are driving customers to shop ON Thanksgiving? Enough is enough. Thanksgiving is a day to be with family and friends in a relaxed way. To enjoy one another’s company...