The Gift of Baggage
In the summer of 2000, I set out on my first proper backpacking tour of Central and Eastern Europe. For six weeks I would be
February 14, 2019
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The Miracle of Weirdness
I chant to a monkey. No really, I do. I chant to a monkey. There was a time in my life where I never would
January 24, 2019
Let’s Do it Again!
Risks are fucking scary. Even a cursory glance at the most banal dictionary app’s definition makes my spine shudder: to expose oneself to the chance
January 16, 2019
Moving Towards or Running Away?
On the Monday after Thanksgiving eighteen years ago, I ran away to Europe. My addiction and untreated emotional problems left me in a state of
November 26, 2018
Lessons From My Jewish Mother in Squirrel Hill
One of the great blessings of my life is to have a Jewish mother and a Jewish family in Squirrel Hill. When I heard the
November 2, 2018
Making Peace with Technique
“I have to do what?!?” My gut squelched as I voiced my protest in the form of this question. For years I yearned to take
October 30, 2018
Field Notes on Networking and the Art of Connection
I constantly hear the compliment, “Jamie, You are such a good marketer! You know how to get noticed and make things happen.” Truthfully, I’m not
September 4, 2018
Poem of Instruction: An Invitation to Self-Compassion
I wrote my first Poem of Instruction “As a Daily Prayer” at the invitation of my expressive arts therapy teacher and mentor, Dr. Christine Valters
June 11, 2018
Hannah Senesh and Me: A Thank You Letter to My Protector Figure
I majored in history as an undergraduate at Youngstown State University, and was privileged to take several classes with noted Jewish scholar and author Dr.
June 4, 2018