It's my birthday!
It’s my birthday dear readers! Yes, I was born on the last day of the last year of the 70s—late at night. My mom went into labor with me while at the move theater seeing The Rose with Bette Midler.
On my birthday, I want to say thank you. Thank you for another amazing year of insightful comments and sharing the newsletter with people who you think might find nourishment, comfort, and provocation in it. The last couple of years in my life have been among the hardest of my 46 years, and you all have been an anchor and a source of true light and love.
If you want to give me a birthday present, make it a gift subscription to someone you love.
Happy new year to you! May 2026 be one of gentle transformation and taking ourselves less seriously. See you on the other side.




Happy Birthday, Courtney! I so appreciate you and the opportunity to learn from you. Take care.
Yeah, you have definitely had a year. My heart is with you and your family as you navigate this uncharted territory. Love to you all.💕