Author Archives: Eileen

Pulling Together

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Eileen

On the September 15th, after viewing my CBS Sunday Morning Program profile, healthcare CEO/owner, Gary W. Polsky quoted me in his own blog post. I was so inspired that I asked his permission to post his quote: “The most vital … Continue reading →

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The American Dream

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Eileen

This past Sunday I had the privilege of being on the CBS Sunday Morning Show with Charles Osgood. I gathered a group of my friends together to share in the excitement and give me strength as my stories and image … Continue reading →

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The Book is Available and in the News

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Eileen

We saw the official release of the book this past week.  Thursday, September 12 was the release day and the book is now available in bookstores and online. Eileen was featured in the New York Times in the Home and … Continue reading →

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Even Hummingbirds Pause

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Eileen

Hummingbirds’ wings beat at an astonishing rate of forty to ninety times per second.  They are birds on steroids, darting with precision from one flower to the next to drink nectar.  A friend of ours, who made a nature documentary, … Continue reading →

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Finding Quietude

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Eileen

Labor Day will have come and gone by the time this post is up. Red veins of traffic on the GPS of our iPhones will cover the screen, and a neighboring car’s bass woofer will pound in the long list … Continue reading →

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The Power of Presence

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Eileen

I have never been much for meditating. Sitting still is about as easy for me as a kitten resisting a wriggling piece of twine.  My foot twitches, my face itches, my legs fall asleep in lotus position, and breathing feels … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late…

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Eileen

When I was growing up, my father was very busy traveling for his work at the Chase Manhattan Bank. He never attended any of my school plays and missed my high school and college graduations. I understood why he couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Loving the Little One inside Ourselves

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Eileen

When I was growing up I did not have much modeling for how to take care of myself. I was very outward focused, as you see in this picture of me at age three.  My concern for others was reinforced … Continue reading →

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Clearing Space

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Eileen

The branches on the “Muscle” tree (or Ironwood) in front of my house had all but obstructed visibility to the front door. I like privacy, but it had gone too far. I got out my tree saw and went to … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village . . .

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Eileen

Recently, as I was recording my memoir for books-on-tape at the Penguin Studio, two chapters I read aloud were on mentors. Four women and three men. I was reminded of how many people it took to help me get beyond … Continue reading →

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