Welcome to our sailing halfway house! Perhaps my favorite place we’ve lived thus far since we sold our house last year.  It’s 700 sq feet laid out as one big loft space, and some friends of ours have generously offered it to us for a few months as we recover from our string of Barcelona bad luck. It’s comical, really… Read more

You may remember I ran a series of failure stories earlier this year, after we announced our decision to come home. Making our failure public was scary, but ultimately an incredibly rewarding experience. I was overwhelmed by the support that came forward, but more than that, I was totally blown away by the stories people shared. Emma was one of… Read more

As we step into rhythm the our hometown once again, I feel like I’m wrapped in a familiar and comforting embrace. The kids are happy to be back with friends, and Diego and I are relieved to have income flowing into our bank accounts once again. And yet, I’m eye to eye with my greatest fear–complacency. Life is… Read more

I know. Believe it or not I used to be paid by the state of California to offer business coaching–and I post slogans like: “The Key to Success–Lower your Standards.” But here’s the deal. Sometimes to get to the next level, we have to accept that we’re not there yet. And to get to the next level of… Read more

As we climbed the final stretch before descending into the valley, the softest powdery flakes began to fall gently from the night sky. Small groupings of lights twinkled along the dramatic mountainside as we dropped into to the valley floor. Both kids were sound asleep. Diego and I shared a rare quiet moment and I felt a rush of… Read more