It’s been a while since I really got into the Christmas spirit. Our main family holiday migrated to Thanksgiving over the last decade — my […]
Shop Local
I’m shopping local this year. Or, if not local, I’m shopping small business only for holiday gifts. I had to add that last caveat because […]
5 ways to practice gratitude at work this week
It’s a short work week! And with Thanksgiving on Thursday, it’s also a good opportunity to practice some extra gratitude in the workplace. Practicing gratitude […]
Old Friend
A high school friend I hadn’t spoken to in over five years reached out to this me this week. A bit randomly, but wanting to […]
More of this
Here’s an idyllic picture: Sunday afternoon. Rainy with high winds that make the waves rise and crash on the shore. I can see it from […]
Love Stories
It’s one of the last days of warmth — I can feel it — before the cold is here to stay. When I head out […]
The Win
We both cried, my mom and I, through both the speeches. The first time, ever, we can say Madam Vice President. The first time in […]
Haircut
My friend Lin gave me my first non-salon haircut tonight! I had planned to have them cut it when I visited, but we almost forgot […]
Halloween Party of Three
I’m in Des Moines! A sentence I never thought I’d say with an exclamation point, but my best friends Lin & Cara are here so […]
Change of Scenery
I’m at my brother’s office right now — he runs his own video production company Spoken Frame Media. I spend the afternoon with him filming […]