As the annual renewal emails come through for this blog, I’m reminded that it exists. I always tell myself I’ll do a “proper reflection,” and instead I end up thinking about random moments. The small decisions. The big decisions. The things I didn’t say yes to. There was a lot of work this year, and … Continue reading Notes from a quiet year
The world is one big dumpster fire. Now what?
You know that gif of a dumpster on fire floating down a flooded street? That pretty much sums up life since last week’s elections. For many of us, the results didn’t turn out as we’d hoped. It feels like we’re navigating an even more intense version of what’s already been a long-standing challenge—a full-blown dumpster … Continue reading The world is one big dumpster fire. Now what?
Halloween candy review
Leftover Halloween candy—it’s either a hidden treasure or a week-long mistake waiting to happen. Due to my new obsession with Amazon Fresh, I haven't walked into a supermarket in a few weeks. I managed to miss the Halloween hype and failed to stock up on the good stuff. Inspired by Mike Monteiro’s recent e-newsletter, here’s … Continue reading Halloween candy review
51 things to be thankful for at 51
My birthday. It's an uneventful birthday, as most of my birthdays tend to be but I'm not complaining. At 51, I've decided to share 51 things I'm thankful for. Just because. Long dog walks. With the arrival of our little dog, this couch potato embraced the long dog walk. I didn’t think it was possible. … Continue reading 51 things to be thankful for at 51
our people, our culture, our coffee
Coffee culture is dead. And so is my social life. At least twice a week after school drop-off, I'd meet a friend or two at Starbucks. These meet-ups were arranged via late night text or a "wanna do coffee?" yelled from the car window as you cleared the drop-off line. There were a few Starbucks … Continue reading our people, our culture, our coffee
Idiocy.
“I'm not afraid to look like an idiot.” — Anthony Bourdain I wish more folks shared your boldness, Tony. Everyone and their mother is afraid of looking like a complete idiot. That's what the internet says anyway. To learn more about idiocy, I spent way too much time reviewing search results for the oh-so-essential question … Continue reading Idiocy.
hello
After a miserable 2020, I have found myself in a perpetual state of TIRED but I think this feeling has been brewing before then. A quote from Alexander den Heijer, a Dutch inspirational speaker, hit my Instagram timeline this morning: “You often feel tired not because you've too much, but because you have done too … Continue reading hello
pad thai & pizza 