Happy Friday! I skipped last week because of the 4th of July holiday. Summer is kicking my introverted butt with all that’s going on. I am not surprised that my body gave up this week and succumbed to the summer cold that is going around here. Hope you’re healthy wherever you are. Quote of the — Read More
Weekly Roundup: June 28, 2024
Happy Friday! I didn’t do a roundup last week because I was in Maui! It was a rough re-entry into regular life this week. My nervous system did not need to watch the presidential debate last week. Argh, what a mess that was. Quote of the week:“To be great, be whole: don’t exaggerateor leave out — Read More
Weekly Roundup: June 14, 2024
Happy Friday! I am tackling a huge to-do list today, so let’s get right to the roundup. Quote of the week:My friend shared this quote with me this week and I love it.In French: “J’accepte la grande aventure d’ĂȘtre moi”In English: “I accept the great adventure of being me.”–Simone de Beauvoir What I’m reading:First Lie — Read More
Weekly Roundup: June 7, 2024
Happy Friday! I have a very packed day, so here’s a somewhat-rushed roundup for you. Quote of the week:“A sign of growth is having more tolerance for discomfort. But it’s also having less tolerance for bullshit.” –Cory Muscara What I’m reading:Good Material by Dolly Alderton. I am LOVING it. It’s about a guy named Andy — Read More
Weekly Roundup: May 31, 2024
Wow, it’s the last day of May? This year is flying by. My daughter wrapped up kindergarten yesterday and we are now into summer mode. Here’s the roundup for this week! Quote of the week:“The world asks of usonly the strength we have and we give it.Then it asks more, and we give it.”–Jane Hirshfield, — Read More
Weekly Roundup: May 24, 2024
Happy Friday! It’s been a long week and I’m ready for a 3-day weekend. Hope you enjoy yours. Here’s the roundup. Quote of the week:“Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose, or paint can manage to escape the madness, melancholia, the panic and fear which — Read More
Weekly Roundup: May 17, 2024
Happy Friday, folks! This week flew by for me. Hope it did for you too. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:Writer Alice Munro passed away this week, so I have a few quotes from her today:“The constant happiness is curiosity.”“Life would be grand if it weren’t for the people.”“That’s something I think is growing — Read More
Weekly Roundup: May 10, 2024
Happy Friday! I’m in the midst of a packed day so jumping right into the roundup… Quote of the week:“If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it.” –Mary Oliver What I’m reading:I finished The Garden by Clare Beams this week. It’s kind of an eerie book about miscarriage-prone women who — Read More
Weekly Roundup: May 3, 2024
Happy May! We are having “May gray” in southern California so it’s been pretty dreary, with a few hours of sunshine on a good day. I cannot believe we’re heading into summer soon. I’m ready! Quote of the week:“The sun is perfect and you woke up this morning. You have enough language in your mouth — Read More
Weekly Roundup: April 26, 2024
Last roundup of April! Where did this month go? I have a very packed day and no time for deep thoughts, so let’s get right to it… Quote of the week:“Life is under no obligation to give us what we expect.” –Margaret Mitchell What I’m reading:I just started Again and Again by Jonathan Evison. It’s — Read More