Happy Day of Love! I’ve never cared too much about Valentine’s Day, but I do like the idea of celebrating all forms of love, not just the love of romantic partners. I’m taking myself to yoga tonight for a little self-love. I hope you do something loving for yourself today too. Quote of the week:“You — Read More
Weekly Roundup: February 7, 2025
It was another chaotic and overwhelming week in Trump’s America. As Ezra Klein said a few days ago, this is all part of the strategy—“flood the zone,” per Steve Bannon. This administration is ugly and I fear what’s taking shape. I don’t know how anyone can think such hateful, dark rhetoric is a good thing. — Read More
Weekly Roundup: January 31, 2025
Omfg, we are finally at the end of January. What a month. Christmas feels like it was about a year ago. I read 15 books this month, really leaning into my chosen method of dissociation from reality. I don’t even know what to say anymore about what’s going on in our government. It’s all ugly. — Read More
Weekly Roundup: January 24, 2025
This week has been A LOT. I expected a firehose of news with Trump’s first days of office, but didn’t anticipate just how many totally upsetting things would happen right away. I am trying to figure how to stay informed and sane simultaneously. I suspect that will be the challenge of the next four years. — Read More
Weekly Roundup: January 17, 2025
I will never forget today’s date—January 17, 1994 was when the Northridge earthquake happened and my family lived pretty much on the epicenter. To this day, when a big trucks drives by, causing the windows to rattle, I dive under the nearest table. Traumatized much? Today, I’m thinking a lot about everyone in Los Angeles, — Read More
Weekly Roundup: January 10, 2025
Like many Californians, my heart is heavy today. I grew up in Los Angeles county and seeing the photos of the devastation there has been so difficult. My family had to evacuate on a couple occasions when I was growing up and I remember the panic and fear of that. I’m thinking of everyone who — Read More
Weekly Roundup: January 3, 2025
Here we are in a brand-new year and I’m feeling the same ol’ sleepiness. School resumes on Monday and I’ll have my routine back. I am a creature of habit, an introverted one at that. Winter break has been a gauntlet of activity, which is the case every year, but I always seem to forget — Read More
Books I read in 2024
It’s time for one of my favorite posts of the year, the post where I get to count all the books I’ve read. This year, the grand total is 140. On average, I read about 12 books a month. It’s a pretty even mix of fiction and nonfiction. I tend to listen to nonfiction on — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 20, 2024
‘Twas the week before Christmas and all the mothers of young children were losing their minds… This will be a quick roundup because I am, in fact, losing my mind. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. I hope you sneak in some relaxation in the midst of the craziness. I’ll see you — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 13, 2024
Friday the 13th—cue spooky music. Let’s hope there’s nothing spooky today. I am at capacity. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“There is too much bad news to justify complacency. There is too much good news to justify despair.” —Donella Meadows What I’m reading:Don’t Be a Stranger by Susan Minot. I can’t remember how this — Read More