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Lisa Resnick

Gracefully wrestling with beauty and time

Here’s the hard truth: I am one of the most insecure people you may ever meet. Wow, that sounded egotistical and sad at the same time — like I’m trying to compete for the top spot in a game no one wants to play. What I’m really trying to say is … I hate beauty. Hate it. Beauty has this way of putting a spotlight on every flaw, every imperfection, every line and shadow that didn’t seem to be there yesterday. And for all you women out there, let’s just call it what it is: a dog-eat-dog world. We’re competing, not just with the woman walking into the room, but also with ...

Lessons from our neighborhood kids

In a world where screens seem to dominate every waking moment, it’s easy to give today’s kids a hard time for constantly being on their electronics. But every now and then, something comes along that makes you pause, reflect and realize that maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem. For me, that “something” is our neighborhood. Sure, our kids spend more time on their phones and gaming systems than I’d like to admit, but when I look at the big picture, I see something truly remarkable. We have a neighborhood where kids of all ages — from preschoolers to college students ...

Rediscovering beauty through art, passion and stories around us

This week, there’s been a lot on my mind. I could write about my grandpa and how, as a child, I would watch him craft ships in a bottle, completely mesmerized by the magic of it all. I never figured out how he did it — his hands steady, his mind focused, creating something so intricate in such a confined space. It seemed impossible. Or, I could share the rollercoaster of parenting a teenager, like my 16-year-old son, who has decided not to speak to his father and me because we dared to enforce the rules he agreed to. Parenting. It’s not for the faint of heart, is it? But ...

This is for those who live with risk every day

This column goes out to all of you who live with risk every day of your lives. You know who you are. You’re the ones who allowed love to happen despite the uncertainty. You had kids. You started your own business. You trusted someone when every fiber of your being screamed at you not ...

Who still has their holiday decorations up?

I have to ask: who still has their holiday decorations up? Don’t worry; no judgment here. I’m just genuinely curious. For me, it’s always been about clearing the decks before the New Year. I know, bah humbug, right? But hear me out. As I’ve shared before, the moment Halloween ends, ...

Hidden gems and bold dreams

There’s something magical about stumbling upon a hidden gem, a place that wows you not just for its beauty, but for the sheer surprise of its existence. These aren’t always the flashy spots you see on travel guides or Instagram feeds — they’re the ones that quietly take your breath away, defying expectations and creating moments you can’t wait to tell others about. Now, I’m not saying that the obvious places for beauty, food or shopping aren’t extraordinary. They absolutely are. But there’s a special kind of joy in discovering something remarkable in the least ...