‘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
Category: Weekly Roundup
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
Weekly Roundup: December 6, 2024
Howdy! I missed last week due to Thanksgiving festivities so this is a bi-weekly roundup. I’m still in denial that it’s December, despite all the holiday things going on around us. Can we just pause a sec? I have not even begun Christmas shopping. I seem to forget every year how stressful the holidays are—protective — Read More
Weekly Roundup: November 22, 2024
Every year, I’m surprised at how the holidays sneak up on me. I hope you and yours have a Happy Thanksgiving. Here’s the roundup. Quote of the week:“Those who build walls are their own prisoners. I’m going to go fulfill my proper function in the social organism. I’m going to go unbuild walls.” —Ursula Le — Read More
Weekly Roundup: November 15, 2024
Well, it’s been a week. Going online and reading news headlines about Trump administration appointments feels like death by a thousand cuts. It’s a lot to take in. I’m not sure where to go from here. For now, I’m just trying to stay close to my values and to the people I love. That’s all — Read More
Weekly Roundup: November 8, 2024
Welp, America elected the felon. I am beside myself. I really thought the majority of Americans would be turned off by how vile this man is. Let’s see… 34 felonies, convicted of rape, known sexual predator, six bankruptcies, a slew of deeply offensive remarks about women, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, basically any minority. He is — Read More
Weekly Roundup: November 1, 2024
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