Denise Larrabee, for the Philadelphia Inquirer, writes:

As a writer with two young children who works at home, I realize it’s far too easy for me to become isolated from the real world and its problems, which can seem overwhelming and complex by the end of my hectic day. Once a person is overwhelmed, apathy and cynicism can all too easily gain a foothold, and that can be dangerous.

Read the rest of this timely piece at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Very timely considering our conversation.