We all have them–those times when life just gets really really hard. In one of my hardest seasons yet, I can vividly recall how alone and scared I felt. I was desperate to talk with someone who had lived through it and actually survived. I vowed that, if it was within my power, I would […]
Creative Inspiration
Podcast Junkies Unite
I love podcasts. Some are entertaining, others purely educational. Some challenge me, others really encourage. And some are downright infuriating. Regardless, I’m hooked. Since moving to San Diego nearly two years ago, I’ve been walking (or using public transportation) a lot more thanks to us living in a very walkable part of town and having […]
You want to do WHAT?
Two years ago I went back to college. I was over 40 with two kids in high school. My oldest was flabbergasted: “You’re old! Why would you spend money and time on school NOW?” I looked at her in horror, but then remembered saying something similar to my parents back in the day. [Speaking of […]
Broccoli Salad Memories
There are certain things that can trigger such deep, intense memories… it’s almost as if I’m transported back to the day and time in question. I’ve had this happen as a result of listening to music (this song instantly takes me back to “Senior Week” in Ocean City, Maryland, for example), seeing a particular photo […]
21 Book Reviews from 2017
One side effect of moving is the significant lack of social events. This is awesome for anyone who, like me, is a reader. In fact, one of the very first places I go, after relocating to a new city, is to get a library card. In the past seven months, I’ve checked out over 60 […]