How many of you have been in the whirlwind that is back-to-school week? I had no idea this was such a THING. I think I am more emotionally exhausted than my daughter. As the weekend approaches, we are now preparing for Hurricane Hilary, which is set to hit southern California as a tropical storm. I — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 11, 2023
It’s been a rough week. I’ve been glued to the news about the Maui fires and feeling so sad for everyone there. Maui is such a special place and I’ve been lucky enough to be a frequent visitor for years. The locals there rely so much on tourism for their livelihood and I worry about — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 4, 2023
I don’t know how it’s already August. I also don’t know how my daughter is starting kindergarten the week after next. WHAT IS HAPPENING? In lieu of trying to answer that question, let’s get into the roundup. Quote of the week:“The realization that life is absurd cannot be an end, but only a beginning.” –Albert — Read More
Weekly Roundup: July 28, 2023
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
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