I broke my antisocial travel rule this morning and conversed with a stranger on an airplane. The flight from Green Bay to Chicago is relatively […]
Tonight, a Hot Tub
After a morning walk to Egg Habor. After breakfast sandwiches and tater tots and beignets. After shopping in local boutiques. After cruising around the harbor […]
Start at the Water
I’ve said it before yet it bears repeating: when you don’t know what to do, go outside. Or better, whether you know what to do […]
Home
There’s a shirt for sale in one of the Fish Creek shops that has “Home” printed on it, the “o” replaced with the shape of […]
It Looks Like This
Here’s what it looks like Tennis shoes on gravel, then leaves, then dirt A break in the trees and there it is: wide, blue Sky […]
Writing Update: Sally Forth
That said, I’ve kept up writing a little each day and am about 30K words into my rewrite. I realized yesterday that I’m entering a section that will have more edits than others so I’m ready to break out my outline for reference as I sally forth.
Take a Day
It’s important to find space for recovery and recharge. To find it and give yourself permission to use that space. To take a day. Or […]
The Ceremony Script
Today’s the day after my brother’s wedding. It was truly a wonderful day. I had a lot of emotion, a lot of fun, and more […]
My Brother Gets Married Today
My baby brother. My only sibling. I’m officiating but here’s a line you won’t hear in the ceremony today: I always have said I love […]
A Surprise Visit
Yesterday my dad picked me up from the airport in Chicago – a last-minute stroke of fortune that his schedule worked out – and we […]