Umm, where did July go? I’m having a hard time believing we are already in August. I’m still dealing with Covid brain fog so lots of things are not making sense to me this week. On to the roundup! Quote of the week:“What I want is to open up. I want to know what’s inside — Read More

Hi! I missed last week’s roundup because of travel and I’m barely getting to it today. I’m in the brain fog that is Covid. My symptoms are relatively mild, but I still feel like I’m in a waking dream. Apologies for any typos or things that make zero sense in this roundup. Quote of the — Read More

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

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’être moi”In English: “I accept the great adventure of being me.”–Simone de Beauvoir What I’m reading:First Lie — Read More

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

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

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

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

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