Well, here we are, trudging through May. Somehow, we’re already on the second week, and if you’re feeling like time is traveling at breakneck speed, then get in line. I’ve received a lot of messages from thoughtful, lovely humans asking how my mom is doing in her stroke recovery. And, honestly, she’s doing amazing. SheContinue reading Taking Myself Out of the Picture
Well, I just finished my book. I’ll hold for applause. Juuuuuust kidding. 🙂 Although, it is exciting, and I did a little happy dance last night to some Broadway show tunes to commemorate the occasion. But it’s been really interesting to have to go back. To put myself back in that place, ten years ago,Continue reading Permission to Let Go
Sometimes I am really blown away by people. In a good way. Not in a Kendall Jenner, Pepsi/Fyre Festival fiasco sort of way… But in a, wow, how did I get so lucky, kind of way. My best friend said the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me the other night. We were sittingContinue reading Recovery: 10 Years Later
It’s funny how life hits you over the head with some things sometimes. At least until you get the point. And let’s just say, I’m nursing a pretty big welt on my noggin from where I’ve been repeatedly struck. Metaphorically, of course. Although, at this rate, I wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes physical, too.Continue reading “The One That Got Away”
“13 Reasons Why.” The Selena Gomez – produced Netflix show that remade the YA fiction novel by the same name. The topic? Teenage Suicide. The “13 Reasons” refer to the 13 cassette tapes the victim, Hannah, left behind, explaining why each of the 13 people on the tapes were to blame in why she took herContinue reading The Negligence of “13 Reasons Why”
Oh NYC, how I’ve missed you! I came in for a shoot this morning, which finished early. Placing me smack dab in midtown in the afternoon; right before the mad dash of suits leave the office for the day and clog the streets with over polished dress shoes and designer menswear. It’s was one ofContinue reading Little Space, Big Perspective
Welp, I got scammed. Swindled. They say a sucker’s born every minute, and well, that sucker…was me. *Sigh* I am not proud of this. But alas, here goes… Ever since my mom’s stroke, I’ve always thought that it would be a good idea to get a dog. A little source of positivity running around at ourContinue reading Scam Alert
I’m going to say something and I really hope it doesn’t come off as insensitive….But… Old people love me. Hear me out. First of all, I’m not talking about people who are 50 or 60…because hey…that’s young! I’m talking 90s. OLD. But I’m going to be honest, they flock to me. Drum up conversations likeContinue reading Lessons from a 91 Year Old
So I spent the weekend at the beach. Well…scratch that…I spent an hour at the beach, and the rest was at my cousin’s wedding. But I’ll tell you what, an hour was all I needed. And I’m not talking about getting sufficiently burnt to a crisp. Because, you better believe that I’ve got a medical gradeContinue reading Finding Life’s Sand Dollars
I’ve spent a lot of time recently in my own head. Today marks the three month mark since my mom’s stroke, and there have been a lot of ups and a lot of downs. And I’m learning a lot. And honestly, I’m learning a lot about God’s love for us. We’ve reached the stage in myContinue reading A Love that Lets Go
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