I’ve had a weird-feeling week with a case of the blahs. Then I read today that Pluto is “shifting into Aquarius” tomorrow, which only happens every 248 years apparently and is supposed to come with some big changes. I am not a big astrology person and I don’t even know what “shifting into Aquarius” means, — Read More
Weekly Roundup: January 12, 2024
I don’t know if it’s age or what, but I feel like the seasons affect me more than they ever did before. It’s been chilly where I am (low 40s in the mornings is chilly in my book) and I just want to hibernate in cozy blankets with my pets and my daughter. I am — Read More
Weekly Roundup: January 5, 2024
Happy new year! Jumping back into normal life this week has been a bit brutal, but it’s Friday and, if you’re reading this, you survived. It feels like my daughter has been on winter break for 300 years and we are both excited for her to go back to school on Monday. Of course, then — Read More
Books I read in 2023
It’s the last day of the year and my favorite post to create. I love looking back on a year of reading. This year, I read 141 books, with a good mix of fiction and nonfiction, as well as more poetry and plays. My top 15 in the fiction and nonfiction categories are below, followed — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 29, 2023
It’s hard to believe this will be my last roundup of 2023. This year was both incredibly short and incredibly long, meaning it went by in the blink of an eye but was very emotionally draining. I always look forward to a new year. Yes, it’s an arbitrary date and we can “start fresh” at — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 22, 2023
Anyone else buckling under the weight of a massive to-do list? I feel like I am working three full-time jobs–my actual full-time job (I’m an advertising copywriter), motherhood (which is particularly challenging this time of year with school closed for SEVENTEEN DAYS, but who’s counting?), and Holiday Project Coordinator (a job which is not only — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 15, 2023
First off, thank you to everyone who reached out about the death of my dog, Vinny. I am feeling much better this week knowing he is at peace. My other pets have been giving extra snuggles (animals are so cool). Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“To live is so startling, it leaves little room — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 8, 2023
It’s been a rough week over here. My old dog, Vinny, died on Monday and I miss his presence so much. The day after we said goodbye, my daughter got a stomach bug, which resulted in very little sleep and a ton of laundry. I am exhausted and staring down a holiday to-do list that — Read More
Weekly Roundup: December 1, 2023
And here we are in December! I missed last week’s post because I was consumed with some pet drama. My old dog, Vinny, seems to be in his last days. He’s still with us, but I’m not sure how long that will be the case. It’s been emotional. There have also been numerous other stressors — Read More
Weekly Roundup: November 17, 2023
I’m finding it hard to believe that Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK. I’m also struggling with the Christmas decorations everywhere. I’m not ready, people! On that note, does anyone want to put up lights at my house? The dread I’m feeling about this task is immense. Quote of the week:This is a stanza from a poem — Read More