by shiloh@fusioncw.com | Jun 29, 2015 | Inspiration, Upliftment
After months of being stricken with Empty Next Syndrome, I woke up one morning a few weeks ago, finally knowing What Was Next. I sat down at the dining room table, determined to start outlining “Dragonflying Lessons,” a book that’s been living inside me for way too...
by shiloh@fusioncw.com | May 21, 2015 | Inspiration, Upliftment
I know this isn’t a condition that’s commonly discussed. A) Because it’s so uncomfortable. B) Because I just made it up. Of course, there’s lots of talk about “empty nests.” But trust me, you don’t need to be sending a kid off to college to feel that deep, hollow ache...
by shiloh@fusioncw.com | May 7, 2014 | Inspiration
My grandmother Anya lied about her age. Well, not exactly lied. She just conveniently subtracted a year or two. (Every year or two.) Trust me, I’ve been tempted to do the same. But I feel even worse about lying than I do about having just turned s-s-s-sixty....
by shiloh@fusioncw.com | Oct 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Have you ever been so stuck in the muck that it felt like you’d never get out? Well, that was me one very dark night last September. I’ll never forget my husband Will and I just sitting in our backyard, staring up at the full moon. It seemed to stare back, asking “How...
by shiloh@fusioncw.com | Jun 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Even though I’ve grown up in a free country, I’ve spent most of my life behind bars imprisoned by a cruel and tyrannical dictator: My Mind. Since childhood, the Voice In My Head has belittled, brainwashed, taunted and tricked me into believing I was “too” this and...
by shiloh@fusioncw.com | Jun 24, 2013 | Inspiration
When hundreds of red dragonflies literally flew into my life,I realized they had a story to tell. Little did I know, my very own 81-year old mother would be part of that story. But first things first. Did you know that dragonflies spend much of their lives (up...
by shiloh@fusioncw.com | Apr 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Trust me, I‘m not about to judge how anyone faces the ch-ch-ch-challenges of aging. Having just celebrated another birthday, it’s definitely a topic that’s on my mind. And on my forehead. And under my eyes. And around my neck. As far as Botox goes, I’ve personally...
by shiloh@fusioncw.com | Feb 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
When you see a dragonfly soaring in all her iridescent splendor, it’s hard to believe that such an elegant creature spent much of her life crawling around the bottom of a pond. But it’s true. Dragonflies spend as much as four years in their larvae-like, creepy-crawly...
by shiloh@fusioncw.com | Feb 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve always loved the idea of those salons they had in 18th century Paris. So, I’m throwing one in 21st century Los Angeles. On Sunday March 17th, we’ll sip Red Dragonfly cocktails, enjoy tasty tidbits and celebrate the joy of showing our true colors. I’ll be showing...
by shiloh@fusioncw.com | Feb 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
According to the Chinese, 2013 is The Year of The Snake, But my dragonfly friends have a different point of view. Yes, I said dragonfly friends. I know it sounds strange, but over the last couple of years, I’ve gotten to know quite a few of them. It all started one...
