Happy Friday! Let’s get right into it. Quote of the week:“I was made for another planet altogether. I mistook the way.” ― Simone de Beauvoir(I am feeling this a lot lately, as are the other sensitive empaths I know. The world feels very mean and harsh lately. I wish all the non-assholes could just form their — Read More
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Weekly Roundup: July 4, 2025
Happy 4th of July! It’s no secret that I’m quite displeased with the current state of the country. We’re in dark times. But I know there are so many of us who truly stand by what this country was founded on. A little history refresher: On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the — Read More
Weekly roundup: June 27, 2025
Happy Friday! I’m riding a little high from a great book launch event last night. Thank you to everyone who came out! I’m quite the introvert and have a lot of nerves about things like this, but the group who came was so warm and kind. THANK YOU! Quote of the week:“At the end of — Read More
Weekly Roundup: June 22, 2025
It’s officially summer! We kicked things off with a wonderful trip to Maui. I’ve been going to the island since I was a kid, it’s like a second home. It never disappoints. We are now adjusting to a new summer routine with my daughter in camp and me starting a new work situation next week. — Read More
Weekly roundup: June 6, 2025
It’s been a week over here. The last week of school for my daughter, juggling a bunch of work things, turning in edits for my 2026 book, getting ready for a trip. I am rather scattered, but here’s my best attempt at a roundup. Quote of the week:“Here’s an idea: All emotions start out as — Read More
Weekly Roundup: May 9, 2025
Happy Friday! Look at me, getting a weekly roundup done on time. To all the moms out there, I hope you feel special and loved this weekend. For anyone who is struggling with Mother’s Day (for any number of reasons), I see you. Sending love. Quote of the week:“The luminous and shocking beauty of the — Read More
Weekly Roundup: February 21, 2025
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
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