My first time being called for Jury Duty today. And after some deep denial that it was happening, I moved around my work calendar and […]
In Conclusion: The Word of 2021 ROOTS
I chose the word Roots. I wrote, a year ago: “I want to feel planted. I want to feel the roots growing beneath my feet […]
Rest Day
Snow and rain and ice and it is a good excuse to stay inside all day. I read a book, I watch a movie, I […]
Clubhouse of the Brave
Christmas Eve Eve. I listen to the latest We Can Do Hard Things podcast. I cry. She talks about the ache in our hearts. She […]
Tell Your Stories
At least once a month, especially during the writing seasons of my life, I think about this Anne Lamott quote: “You own everything that happened […]
Comfort
I’m craving comfort right now. Comfort books. Cozy clothes. Heat packs and fires. Not even winter and I feel that chill set in, but the […]
Honey
I wake to the thought of honey, the word I should’ve chosen the night before. Her scent is too warm for lavender, I think. I […]
Things Are As They Are
“When you know and respect your own Inner Nature, you know where you belong. You also know where you don’t belong.” Benjamin Hoff Every couple […]
Weekend Reflection
Two books this weekend: The Dream Manager + Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Business parables are my favorite kind of work-related homework. Homemade pizzas with […]
One Version of Turning Thirty
In one version of turning thirty, you have donuts delivered for breakfast. You watch Lil Nas X videos and a cover of Love Story, but […]