For decades I stood on the sidelines watching my kids compete.
Now I'm the one showing up to practice, running the same drills until I get it right, failing more than I succeed. Learning a sport at 55 is humbling in the best way. The repetition, the bad days, the moments you question why you started but show up anyway — I get it now. Kids, I already respected you. Turns out there was more room for that than I knew.
TODAY’S PICKS
THE FEATURE
Everything (Really) Is Fine.
She had the big job. The one that looked great from the outside and was making her sick on the inside. Then she was fired. What came next surprised her more than anyone.
THE REFLECTION
How Has Getting Older Affected Your Sense of Yourself?
She has asked hundreds of people how getting older has changed them. Someone finally turned it around on her. Her answer is spot on.
Just Between Us.
Purchased these recently and already obsessed. Comfortable from the first wear, and they make everything I put on look more intentional. You'll see.
THE WILDCARD
How Do Erasers Work?
You've used one your whole life. Turns out the answer is genuinely strange.
If you know someone who'd love this, send it to them.
That's the whole ask.
There's something in it for you too.
Details below.
My answer:
The one who thought she had something worth saying and decided to find out. Still finding out. But less afraid of the answer than I used to be.
