What if you were born with a gift you haven’t discovered yet?

Why can some children play an instrument before they can read, while others seem naturally gifted at sports, storytelling, or recognizing patterns? Are these talents inherited, learned, or something we simply arrive in the world knowing?

In my latest post, I explore the idea of birth gifts—those natural abilities that make each of us unique. I share stories about my mother’s remarkable gift for storytelling, my son’s unexpected interest in the violin, and the surprising talents my friends discovered when I asked them one simple question.

Maybe a birth gift is what we’re given, and a superpower is what we choose to do with it.

So, what’s your superpower? You might be surprised how quickly you know the answer!

What if the things we wonder about reveal something about ourselves?

In my 40s, I became fascinated by palmistry, tarot cards, spiritual teachers, and the mysterious world of intuition. I met a woman who read palms, saw something I couldn’t explain at a spiritual lecture, and discovered an unusual card game that promised to tell the story of my life.

I even studied with intuitive teachers, hoping to uncover a gift of my own. Along the way, I learned that not every path is meant to become a profession—and that sometimes the journey itself is the real gift.

Today, I still play The Wonder Game. I wonder about the day ahead, the people I’ll meet, and the little surprises life might hold.

Do you ever wonder if your intuition is trying to tell you something?

Will Hats Make a Comeback?

I have a confession: I’m in love with hats! I can’t walk past a display without trying one on, imagining myself as an elegant woman from the 1940s. The funny part? I don’t actually like wearing them!

But did you know hats have told stories about power, religion, social status, and fashion for thousands of years? From towering medieval headdresses to extravagant creations decorated with feathers and flowers, their history is far more fascinating than you might imagine.

So what happened? How did hats go from everyday essentials to fashion accessories we rarely wear?

In my latest post, I explore the history of hats and wonder whether fashion’s next big comeback might be sitting right on top of our heads.

Tell me, are you a hat lover, a hat wearer, or both?

Is retirement one long Groundhog Day?

Wake up, have breakfast, check on the chickens, work on my blog, scroll through Amazon, and repeat. Add a demanding Bernedoodle, a husband who’s always busy, and the occasional wild adventure to Costco, and you have a glimpse into my retired life!

Sometimes I wonder if I should be doing more. My friends are traveling the world, while I’m perfectly happy at home on our little farm in Puerto Rico.

Have I become predictable, or have I finally learned to appreciate the simple things?

Come spend a day with me and discover why my life feels a little like Groundhog Day—and why I might not change a thing.

What does retirement look like for you?

Some freedoms are so ordinary that we don’t realize how much they mean—until they’re gone.

For most of my life, driving meant independence. I was the neighborhood chauffeur, the mother who was always asking, “Who needs a lift?” I loved getting behind the wheel and going wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted.

Giving up my driver’s license was one of the hardest freedoms I’ve ever had to surrender. Now, living on a farm, I find myself dreaming about those long drives, the open road, warm air coming through the windows, and the feeling that I could simply go.

I’ve decided not to renew my license. I’m grateful for Russ, Uber, and the friends who give me rides—but there’s no denying it:

There’s a particular freedom that only comes with wheels.

Living on a farm has made me look at insects differently. A dragonfly, butterfly, bee, grasshopper, or even a spider can suddenly feel like more than just a visitor. Throughout history, people have given insects symbolic meanings—transformation, luck, hard work, protection, courage and even destiny.

I’ve started wondering if these tiny creatures might have something to teach me. Some make me smile, some make me scream, and some simply refuse to leave my kitchen. But perhaps the natural world is always speaking to us. Maybe the creatures we are afraid of have something we need to hear.

Have you ever had an “Aha!” moment—that sudden instant when something you already knew finally clicks into place?

I’ve always loved those moments when two ideas suddenly connect and I see something in a completely different way. In this post, I explore where the phrase “Aha moment” came from, the different ways these moments happen, and why I sometimes wonder if an insight is really something new—or simply something I already knew deep down.

From writing and research to one unforgettable experience that taught me to trust my instincts, I’ve come to believe that an Aha moment may not be about learning something new. Maybe it’s about remembering something I already knew.

ROSH HASHANAH & YOM KIPPUR

What if the Jewish New Year wasn’t about fireworks, parties, or resolutions—but about reflection, forgiveness, and starting again?

Growing up in Chicago, I celebrated Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur without really understanding what they meant. It wasn’t until years later that I discovered the deeper meaning behind the shofar, the Ten Days of Awe, fasting, forgiveness, and that simple childhood wish:

“May we have a sweet new year.”

Today, I see these holidays differently. They remind us that every year gives us another chance to look back, make amends, and decide what we want to do differently.

Shana Tova. May your year be sweet.

What do ancient Greek gods have in common with Instagram, celebrities, and today’s royal families?

Maybe more than we think.

For thousands of years, humans have turned the lives of powerful people into stories—adding drama, heroes, villains, and a little imagination along the way.

From Gaia and Zeus to today’s social media “gods,” Hallee explores why we create myths, why we believe them, and how stories change as they are passed from one generation to another.

Maybe myths aren’t really ancient at all. Maybe we’re still creating them.

Labor Day is more than a three-day weekend.

Imagine sending a five-year-old to work a 12-hour shift. That was reality for many families during Chicago’s industrial boom.

From the Haymarket Affair to the Pullman Strike, workers fought for something we now take for granted: a day off and better working conditions.

Every holiday has a story. This one was built on a struggle.