When my oldest son, Ian, was born, I created an instant family tradition: birthday books! 

I’m excited to share several deeply fulfilling opportunities for inner growth that I have experienced over the past few months. 

I’ve been sharing this book so much lately that it dawned on me it would be a valuable one to share with you. 

It turns out that I’ve developed a very simple—and delightful!—system of note-taking. 

Ann Patchett has a new book out, and it’s splendid. 

I want to say something about the preciousness of friendship—which truly is an unfathomable treasure of life.