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Lisa Resnick

A symphony of memories and possibilities

Last weekend — well, more appropriately, last Thursday and then Sunday — I felt like I was drowning in a sea of symphonic composition. Yes, I know that statement sounds like the start of a dramatic interpretation speech, and I’m OK with that. Drama, in the sense of a passion for life, is something I dive headfirst into the majority of the time. It’s welcome. Drama, in the sense of wasted energy spent dwelling in negativity, whether about your own life or gossiping about the lives of others, is not OK. That, to me, is an absolute waste of the time we are given. But back ...

Grudges, boundaries and the path we choose

I’ll give credit where it’s due — holding a grudge takes real commitment. It’s not just a fleeting annoyance; it’s a full-time job. You have to keep that fire stoked, let it simmer under the surface and make sure you never let it go. And honestly? That sounds exhausting. It’s not that I don’t get it. Some wounds cut deep. Some betrayals sting for years. But here’s the thing — grudges don’t just affect the people involved. They spread. They hit the innocent bystanders, the ones who had nothing to do with the original fallout but still got caught in the ripple ...

Big fish, small pond — or just the turtle watching it all?

As some of you already know, if you’ve been reading my columns from the beginning, my journey has taken me through different waters. While I was raised here, after college, I ventured off — first to Cleveland before taking a big leap a few months later to chase opportunities in Washington, D.C., a place that still feels like home to me. And I firmly believe that you can feel at home in more than one place. That’s the brilliance of us as human beings — our ability to adapt, to be resilient, to see the good and hopefully, to be smart enough to stay away from the bad. With ...

Manifesting versus dreaming: Making reality happen

I am the biggest dreamer. And it’s not just during the day or night; I dream in every moment, in every conversation, in every possibility. I don’t just dream for myself — I dream for others. Someone tells me their idea and suddenly, I’m projecting their dream into full-blown reality, complete with the details they haven’t even imagined yet. It’s a gift and a curse, really. But as much as I live in the world of dreams, I am just as much, if not more, a proponent and advocate of manifesting. And why am I talking about this now? Because I just had one of those weekends ...

Rethinking Valentine’s Day

Okay, hear me out. I know there are plenty of people out there who think Valentine’s Day is a farce — just another marketing scheme to get consumers to spend, spend, spend on things that don’t really matter in daily life. Then there are those who have been with their significant other for a long time and have grown complacent about Valentine’s Day, like a birthday celebration they feel fine skipping. Some people hate the day because it reminds them of what they don’t have, while others stress over one more obligation to handle. And, of course, there are those who feel ...

Finding warmth in winter’s chill

Let me start by saying how much I love living in a place that experiences all four seasons. I absolutely love the diversity that each season brings, especially when running, walking or even just driving through the beauty of Mill Creek Park. The way the scenery changes with each passing season feels like nature’s very own art show, painting the landscape in vibrant greens, fiery reds, soft whites and golden hues. Here’s an idea I’ve been holding onto — what if someone captured the same spot in Mill Creek Park daily for an entire year? One frozen moment in time, every ...