Happy Friday. It’s been another busy-with-life-stuff week for me. I swear there have been phases when life has felt like it’s on cruise control, but not in a long time. Is this a result of the pandemic? Or something that just happens in your mid-forties? Please advise. Quote of the week: “It seems to me, — Read More
Category: Weekly Roundup
Weekly Roundup: July 21, 2023
Some Fridays, I am full of energy. Other Fridays, I am braindead. This Friday is the latter. With no deep thoughts to share, let’s get into the roundup. Quote of the week:“Life is good until it isn’t, and it is in these moments we learn how to love. From the depths of sorrow sprouts a — Read More
Weekly Roundup: July 14, 2023
Seems like it’s hot pretty much everywhere in the northern hemisphere right now, so I hope you are staying cool wherever you are. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“Sometimes I think, I need a spare heart to feel all the things I feel.” —Sanober Khan, “Spare Heart,” in A Thousand Flamingos What I’m reading:Banyan — Read More
Weekly Roundup: July 7, 2023
And here we are in July! The passage of time never fails to shock me. Yesterday marked the two-year anniversary of my dad’s death, so it’s been an emotional week over here. Let’s get into the roundup… Quote of the week (inspired by my dad):“The best way to cherish life is to remind yourself of — Read More
Weekly Roundup: June 30, 2023
Happy Friday and happy new month (tomorrow)! I have to pack for camping, so let’s get into it. Quote of the week:“Our earth is round, and, among other things, that means that you and I can hold completely different points of view and both be right. The difference of our positions will show stars in — Read More
Weekly Roundup: June 23, 2023
It’s been a couple weeks since my last roundup. I was on a family trip to Maui. We’ve been going there since I was a little kid so it’s always a special time. Last year, I cut my trip short because it was so emotional for me to be there without my dad there. This — Read More
Weekly Roundup: June 2, 2023
And then it was June. You wouldn’t know it where I live because it’s been gloomy and cool. I am a spoiled Californian and I am impatient for sunshine. In any case, I hope you’re enjoying a good start to your month. Happy PRIDE to all who celebrate! Quote of the week:“I now inhabit a — Read More
Weekly Roundup: May 26, 2023
Hellooo. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done a roundup. I was out of town on a trip with my daughter and her dad (first post-divorce family trip—yes, these things are possible and even enjoyable!). We flew into Nashville, then went to Asheville, Charlotte, and Charleston. We visited friends along the way, tried lots — Read More
Weekly Roundup: May 5, 2023
Happy Friday! And Happy May! And Happy Cinco de Mayo! And Happy Birthday to my mama! That was too many exclamation marks, I know. One of my writing teachers once told me to never, ever use an exclamation mark. In novels, I use them sparingly (I think. I should check), but there are no rules — Read More
Weekly Roundup: April 28, 2023
I spent this week moving houses, meaning I have a significant life hangover right now. Moving sucks. Unpacking sucks. Building furniture sucks. I’ve done way too much research on how to use camlock screws. Needless to say, I am ready for the weekend. Quote of the week:“I am out with lanterns, looking for myself.” –Emily — Read More