Brené Brown is the closest example I have to a spiritual master. Her research on shame, vulnerability, belonging, and leadership moves my life. I watch […]
Temperature
I wish I could take my temperature
Not for my fever, but for my heart
The Mac & Cheese Betrayed Me
This last year I’ve changed my eating habits. It’s been gradual and imperfect, but for most of my life I have been a painfully picky […]
Moving Forward, Looking Back
The new life is good. It doesn’t turn back. Even if, in thin moments, I look over my shoulder.
One Ticket, Please
My world got bigger when I realized I could go to the movies by myself. I’ve always loved going to the movie theater. I loved […]
I Got My Library Card and Restored My Honor
I am now a member of the Austin Public Library. Again. Finally.
Stop Reading Bad Books OR A Book Review for Mechanica
I need to learn to give up books I don’t like. It’s a Gretchen Rubin lesson: don’t finish a bad book. It will only slow your reading down and keep you from the good stuff.
Give All My Secrets Away
I was thinking about secrets last night. About how I don’t have any. Not on purpose, anyway. Not like I used to.
The Blessing of Busy Days
There is simply a lot to do. A lot of urgent things. A lot of important things. And a good many that are both urgent and important.
I’m Tired and It’s Not The End of the World
Being tired is not the end of the world. The day still happens. I’ll most likely sleep better tonight. Today, I will not complain about it. Much. Not more than I already have, that is. Why give a bad night’s rest more power than it needs? Why not get out of bed and try the day anyway?