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
Category: Weekly Roundup
Weekly Roundup: November 10, 2023
It’s been one of those weeks full of first-world problems that shouldn’t have bothered me so much, but did. I was on call for jury duty all week (I do not know how they expect working mothers to do this), my daughter and I keep devolving into the worst versions of ourselves around 6pm every — Read More
Weekly Roundup: November 3, 2023
Anyone else still recovering from Halloween? Our school district has a no-school day after Halloween “so the kids can sleep in after all the festivities” (aka the teachers do not want to deal with the sugar crashes), and we’ve had early dismissal every other day this week. It continues to baffle me how the school — Read More
Weekly Roundup: October 27, 2023
It’s my birthday! I turn 44 today and I’m so grateful for all the good in my life. I had a nice breakfast out this morning, followed by a restorative yoga class. I’m going to my daughter’s class Halloween party in a few minutes, then picking up one of my best friends at the airport. — Read More
Weekly Roundup: October 20, 2023
Things continue to feel heavy in the world. I read yesterday that more Palestinian children were killed in 1 week than Ukrainian children were killed in 1 year… and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about that. I’m trying to find joys in everyday life (although then I feel guilty that I have those — Read More
Weekly Roundup: October 13, 2023
It’s been a heavy week. I’m so sad for all those in Palestine and Israel who are suffering the effects of this eruption of violence. I’m the first to admit I don’t know all the history and, frankly, I’m less concerned with WHY all this is happening and more concerned with the fact that IT — Read More
Weekly Roundup: October 6, 2023
I am about to head to the airport to fly to Chicago! Wish me luck in Sunday’s marathon. I’m feeling good overall. Ready to go! Quote of the week (in honor of the Chicago Marathon):“Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest. If — Read More
Weekly Roundup: September 29, 2023
I know I say this every month, but HOW IS IT THE END OF THE MONTH? We are at the time of year when we blink and it is January. Quote of the week:“When a woman tells the truth, she is creating the possibility for more truth around her.” –Adrienne Rich What I’m reading:The Change — Read More
Weekly Roundup: September 22, 2023
Today is the last official day of summer. Last night, I finished the last of the summer beers stashed in my fridge. I know I’m supposed to buy pumpkin ales now but I am not a fan of pumpkin-flavored things (#sorrynotsorry). Let’s get into the roundup. Quote of the week:“I don’t really want to become — Read More
Weekly Roundup: September 15, 2023
It’s beginning to feel a little like Fall. When we wake up in the morning, my daughter has been saying, “Mom, it’s too early. It’s still dark out.” I love this time of year. I’ve ordered my Halloween decorations and I am ready. Quote of the week:“In the midst of winter, I found there was, — Read More