In Search of Education and Community
Writing brings me joy and fulfillment. I feel good when I write. Toiling on diction and musicality. Finding the right line or sentence to...
Life as a Short Haired Siren
This is a personal first, a new entry to my lore. I decided to become a short haired siren. I am not the first...
Call It What You Want, I’m on Sabbatical
I experienced a qualifying life event at the top of the month. An abundance of free time arrived via unemployment. I’ve needed a break...
The Joy of the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026
Antholz-Anterselva. Bormio. Livigno. Predazzo. Tesero. Verona. Milano. Cortina d’Ampezzo. These territories across northern Italy host the events of the XXV Winter Olympic Games, Milano...
Following Bliss on ‘Sinners’ Saturday
I am the architect and author of my life. Following my bliss is a rule. There are no dependents with two legs or four,...
Sundays Are Made for Self-Care
Burnout is peeking into the window. My sense of self is offended by the source of stress in my life. It wants to ransack...
The Best, Unexpected Day
Mundane magic is the best kind. A humdrum day holds a series of delights. On a rainy Tuesday morning I headed to the courthouse....
Delightfully Dining Solo
For my birthday I promised to live as well as I can this year. A necessity for living well is food. It nourishes and...
Accept the Help, Avoid the Storm
It’s rare that I ask for help. If a convenience is opposed to my current feelings or state of mind, I will not take...
When the Girls Get Together
My friends and I make it out of the group chat. Spread over 69,658 square miles, we don’t see each other as much as...