I think we have lost our everloving minds. And to this I say, if you’re a writer, here are some things you can do to feed your introverted little heart.
Just a Thought
I'm not a quitter, but maybe I am. I quit teaching, didn't I? But maybe that (and leaving NAMI before I'd officially begun) was more about recognizing something important--a calling, perhaps--and letting my inner voice and wisdom guide me to a better place for myself.
On Quitting Teaching, Revisited
I always cry when I watch Grey’s Anatomy. Every. Single. Episode. It’s not that I think these people are actually dying. I am fully aware of the reality of the situation: I am sitting in my big, comfy chair with a bowl of too much popcorn in my lap and Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry at … Continue reading On Quitting Teaching, Revisited
Saudade
There were so many entanglements then. He's miles away from me now, so none of it hardly matters. This can’t be a love letter because married women can’t reminisce like that without consequences.
Journey to Self
Sitting here waiting for my flight home I'm thinking about all the ways we journey: spiritual, social, emotional, physical (bodily and geographical). Mostly I'm feeling sentimental because I'm coming down from the high of a beautiful weekend with family. I realize we journey from the womb to the world--to many worlds--all of which educate us, … Continue reading Journey to Self
If I Say It’s a Rat…
Today I rescued a small animal from my pool. I suppose it’s a stretch to say, “rescued” since the animal was already dead, but nevertheless, he was stranded on the bottom, and I brought him up. It was so big, I'd spotted him through my kitchen window and almost cried because I thought it might … Continue reading If I Say It’s a Rat…
Short Makeup Tutorial
Hi, Y'all, I felt very Southern there for a moment. I'm SoCal again, so dudes and dudettes, today I bring you my most recent makeup video. This video focuses on the eyes (mostly). All other makeup was done prior to recording. Since the last one was about a zillion hours long, I thought I'd give … Continue reading Short Makeup Tutorial
Free Solo Is Effing Nuts
I’m watching Free Solo, the documentary about rock climber Alex Honnold. Free soloing is the term for climbing with no ropes, carabiners, harness, helmet, or belayer. What. The. Hell. My first question really is why does anyone want to do this? I can’t even understand why people climb, ever, even with all the gear. It just seems … Continue reading Free Solo Is Effing Nuts
Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe
My husband tossed his candy wrapper at me. He does that sometimes, but this time, I knew the wrapper was for reading because it was a Dove wrapper. And I knew it was for me because it said, “Your vibe attracts your tribe.” I often hear that we must find our tribe or that we … Continue reading Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe
Don’t Let Procrastination Keep You Down
I hope you have a passion to chase and that you are feeding your heart and soul what they need.
Mentally Well (ish) 