I’ve given up on assigning any regular frequency to these roundups. Life has been incredibly busy, but I’m always making random notes in my phone about things I want to include in my roundup when I get around to it. I’m getting around to it today in large part because my daughter is off with — Read More
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Weekly Roundup: September 19, 2025
This roundup has not been very weekly lately, but that’s okay. I’ve been really busy juggling some work projects. And, frankly, I’ve been too upset about what’s going on in the world to want to write my little roundup. Tensions are so high and witnessing the division (and downright venom) online is just…too much. I’m — Read More
Weekly Roundup: September 5, 2025
Hellllo and Happy September! I didn’t post last week because I was in the Netherlands. I did some book research there and also just had fun exploring. We went to the Dutch Grand Prix in the beach town of Zandvoort and it was such an amazing experience. I’ll include some trip photos at the end — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 22, 2025
Happy Friday! It was back-to-school week for us this week and both my daughter and I are super excited. I really thrive with a routine and I think my daughter does too. It still feels like summer so we’ll keep those vibes around as long as possible, just with some homework mixed in. Here’s the — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 15, 2025
Happy Friday! I have a million things on my to-do list so let’s get right to it… Quote of the week:“It is a little embarrassing that, after forty-five years of research and study, the best advice I can give to people is to be a little kinder to each other.” –Aldous Huxley What I’m reading:I’m — Read More
Weekly Roundup: August 8, 2025
We have reached the point of summer when the parents start to rise up in collective mutiny and demand that school start ASAP. For all those out there doing the exhausting juggling act, we’re almost there! Quote of the week:“Luxury has never appealed to me, I like simple things, books, being alone, or with somebody — Read More
Weekly Roundup: July 11, 2025
Happy Friday. There continues to be so many terrible things going on in the world, which I’m trying to hold at the same time as holding the small joys in my daily life. The struggle is real. Here’s this week’s roundup. Quote of the week:“You have to act as if it were possible to radically — Read More
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 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 16, 2025
Happy Friday! It is feeling more and more like summer here and I’m loving it. Hope you’re getting some sun and chill vibes where you are. Quote of the week:“Any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be — Read More