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
Category: Weekly Roundup
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
Weekly Roundup: April 21, 2023
On Tuesday this week, two different people asked me how my day was going and, twice, I said, “It’s a crazy Monday!” before realizing it was not Monday. That tells you how my week’s been. My brain is FRIED from juggling work, packing, starting to move. I’m hoping to be moved in by Monday. I — Read More
Weekly Roundup: April 14, 2023
Every day this week, I was a day ahead. I thought Tuesday was Wednesday, Wednesday was Thursday, etc. I’ve had a gnarly head cold so I’m going to blame the brain fog on that. Very happy that we’ve finally arrived at Friday. Quote of the week:“I want to tell you to live in the messy — Read More
Weekly Roundup: April 7, 2023
It was a whirlwind week for me, complete with (incomplete) house renovations and some exciting news (see below). I’m ready for a mellow-ish weekend. Happy Easter to all those who celebrate! Quote:“Solitude matters, and for some people, it’s the air they breathe.” –Susan Cain What I’m reading:I tore through My Last Innocent Year by Daisy — Read More
Weekly Roundup: March 31, 2023
It’s already the end of March? You know you’re getting older when you’re constantly befuddled by the passage of time. Let’s get into the roundup! Quote of the week:“When faced with a loss, it is no use trying to recover what has gone. On the other hand, a great space has been opened up in — Read More