Happy November! October was a whirlwind of activity in my world. Birthdays, a trip, Halloween festivities. I’m excited to enter a new month. I can’t believe the election is NEXT WEEK. If you haven’t already voted, PLEASE VOTE. Now, on to the roundup! Quote of the week: “It’s not enough to be nice in life. — Read More
Weekly Roundup: October 25, 2024
Happy Friday! Today is my Dad’s birthday and I can’t believe it’s the fourth one we’re celebrating without him here with us. I have felt the heavy weight of grief all week, mixed with gratitude for my own birthday on Sunday and the joys of Halloween. Life is always full of so many different emotions. — Read More
Weekly Roundup: October 18, 2024
It’s been a couple weeks since my last roundup and it’s been BUSY. After celebrating my daughter’s birthday, I headed to Maui for a few days of heaven. This week, I’ve been catching up with regular life. #whiplash. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“Once we’re thrown off our habitual paths, we think all is — Read More
Weekly roundup: October 4, 2024
It’s a big day in my household—my daughter turns 7 today! She is truly the best and I feel lucky every day to be her mom. We have a full weekend of festivities planned and I am doing my best to summon my limited extrovert energy. Here’s the roundup: Quote of the week:“Maybe the journey — Read More
Weekly Roundup: September 27, 2024
Fall is officially herrrre. My neighbors have their Michael Myers dummy out front and it manages to scare me every time I pass by. It’s a difficult time for those of us who startle easily haha. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“Man, sometimes it takes you a long time to sound like yourself.” —Miles — Read More
Weekly Roundup: September 20, 2024
Happy Friday! And Happy Birthday to one of my best friends, Lauren! This week has felt verrrrry long and I am ready for the weekend. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“The world is not real to me until it has been pushed through the mesh of language.” –John Banville What I’m reading:I finished Madwoman — Read More
Weekly Roundup: September 13, 2024
Happy Friday the 13th! It’s been a hectic week. Between that crazy presidential debate and wildfires all around, I’ve been in a weird headspace. Thinking of everyone affected by the fires and hoping they’re out soon. On to the roundup! Quote of the week:“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always — Read More
Weekly Roundup: September 6, 2024
We are in the midst of a heat wave in California so it is feeling very much like summer. I’m going to go ahead and enjoy it while it’s here. Hope you’re heading into a nice weekend where you are. Here’s the roundup. Quote of the week:“The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 30, 2024
I guess the older you get, the more you become that person who can’t believe we’re at the end of another month. Hi, it’s me. Perpetually shocked. I know Fall doesn’t officially start until September 22, but I always consider September 1 to be Fall. I’m ready for it. Quote of the week:“We cannot forget — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 23, 2024
Happy Friday! It’s been a whirlwind week here with school starting and finishing book edits (yay!). Looking forward to a little family gathering tonight and a fun weekend ahead. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” — Read More