Living through a pandemic was something I’d never even considered. So when Covid hit, beyond the ridiculous unknowns of the first few weeks, this introvert thought it might be a nice break from the busyness of life with three active kids. We’d clean out closets (we didn’t), we’d enjoy movies together (I think we watched […]
Using Our Words Turns 5
Every year when June 27th, my blogiversary, rolls around, I feel like I should say something big and meaningful, but I never really know where to begin. This year, when I was reflecting on it as a birthday, I had a thought. Since growing this blog has been almost as much work as raising a […]
Admit it…You’re Curious Too, Right?
I realize it’s not practical, but there are days — a lot of them, actually — that I wish I could redo college. While I loved my time at UCLA, and am so very grateful that I had all the opportunities I had back then, I can’t help but think I would soak up all […]
The Best of Intentions for 2015
For the past few years, our family has spent New Year’s Day at the beach with good friends. I can’t help but find a pure kind of joy there. In the feeling of a fresh start as I look out at the unlimited horizon. In the sound of our kids squealing with delight as the […]
Gift Guide: Books You’ll Want to Open
As a blogger, I’m constantly meeting really talented, ambitious writers. People who make me think in new ways, and inspire me to follow my dreams. So when I saw that my friend (from high school and now the blogosphere), Lizz of AmIAFunnyGirl.com, was highlighting all of her author friends, I thought it was brilliant. Because […]
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