We like to think of growth as a straight line. We imagine that as we spend years working on ourselves, processing past hardships, healing from life's challenges and health issues, learning better boundaries, and quietly building our inner strength, we eventually become somewhat bulletproof. We tell ourselves that the stronger and wiser we become, the less likely we are to be misled. It is a comforting thought. But lately, my evening deep-dives into human behavior have made me

There is something almost magical about discovering a new artist. Lately, for me, it has been Sienna Spiro. I especially love We’re Not in Love, Butterfly Effect, CYANIDE, Dream Police, Need Me, and Time, You & Me. Perhaps I’m late to the party. Maybe everyone else has already been listening to her while I’ve been over here just now discovering that voice. But isn’t that one of the joys of music? Somehow, it has a way of finding us exactly when we’re ready for it. It was less