Whew, made it to Friday. We had a 4-day weekend last weekend and I was still recovering from that most of this week. Any parent of a young child understands. The news cycle is extra exhausting. I hope we can all relax a little this weekend. Quote of the week:“To be true to myself, to — Read More
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Weekly Roundup: October 18, 2024
It’s been a couple weeks since my last roundup and it’s been BUSY. After celebrating my daughter’s birthday, I headed to Maui for a few days of heaven. This week, I’ve been catching up with regular life. #whiplash. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“Once we’re thrown off our habitual paths, we think all is — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 9, 2024
Today is National Book Lovers Day, which should be a national holiday so that everyone can just sit and read. Alas, I am in the midst of my usual responsibilities, but looking forward to reading in bed later. On to the roundup! Quote of the week:“Maybe it’s good we don’t know what will happen next — Read More
Weekly Roundup: April 11, 2024
Happy April! I missed last week’s post because I was in Austin, Texas. No, I was NOT there for the eclipse. My friend and I booked the trip ages ago, before I knew the eclipse was happening, and our departure date was two days before the big event. Oh well! We each brought our daughters — Read More
Weekly Roundup: March 8, 2024
First of all, Happy International Women’s Day! Here’s to equal rights and equal pay and equal everything. This was a big week for me because I was finally able to announce my two-book deal with Lake Union. I am super excited about this and can’t wait for you guys to read the books. The first — Read More
Weekly roundup: March 1, 2024
I missed last week’s roundup due to technical difficulties, but I’m back. Happy first day of March! It’s Read Across America Day (aka Dr. Seuss’s birthday) tomorrow, but we are celebrating at my daughter’s school today. Here’s to reading! Quotes of the week:“I think of beauty as an absolute necessity. I don’t think it’s a — 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 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: 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