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My Need-to-Reach Goal
Some goals are light. They are fun… but largely inconsequential in the grand scheme of life. No social media after 8pm, run the race in...
Melissa Panara
Nov 23, 20243 min read
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Write a Love Letter
If you are anything like me, you tell your kids you love them ALL the time. It is a phrase that's as well-worn as good morning, good...
Melissa Panara
Jul 27, 20246 min read
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Focus on the Delta
In tenth grade, I took a class called speedwriting. My guidance counselor, Mr. Clarke, had encouraged me to take it along with...
Melissa Panara
Jan 24, 20245 min read
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The Unasked Question
I began preparing for it when my children were very young. In my mind, I started working on the answer to what I thought would be an...
Melissa Panara
Dec 7, 20234 min read
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Ask Away
Well, it happened. After three hilarious seasons, my favorite podcast, Don’t Ask Tig, has come to an end. You might remember me...
Melissa Panara
Nov 18, 20235 min read
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Setting Myself Free
Friends, this is not even close to the blog post I set out to write. That said, I cannot understate how thrilled I am that it is now...
Melissa Panara
Nov 3, 20235 min read
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Universally Needed, Rarely Taught
Apologizing. It’s a tricky business. On the face of it, an apology is an acknowledgement of wrongdoing. By saying you’re sorry, you are...
Melissa Panara
Oct 4, 20235 min read
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The Space
I've recently learned of a man named Viktor Frankl. Have you heard of him? He was an Austrian psychologist, author, and Holocaust...
Melissa Panara
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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It Is Today
To a lot of people, starting a blog might be a stressful idea. To me, it is a relief. While writing my book, I got used to having a place...
Melissa Panara
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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