Despite the fact that my garden is in Hillary's backyard, two important months in my life had passed since I last spoke to her. Knowing that her summer plans would make a get together all but impossible, I desperately wanted to catch up. What's a girl to do? I pulled out stationery and wrote her… Continue reading Resurgence
Category: So Many Choices
Making a decision instead of flirting with analysis paralysis when surrounded by endless possibilities.
The Love of Now
After my 1980s love fest, and the praise for Little House on the Prairie, I felt the need to write about what I love about the current era. I feel so blessed to be living in this time. There are so many opportunities, resources, and cultural contributions (both high and pop) that haven’t been available… Continue reading The Love of Now
Rethinking Fitness
For the first time in four years, I do not have a gym membership. My Costco special deal ran out, and I'm not getting a new one. My knee decided several months ago that every piece of cardio equipment aggravated it, so I really didn't see a point in throwing several hundred dollars away. It feels weird. Although… Continue reading Rethinking Fitness
Definition of Fanatic
What is the definition of a fanatic? Somebody that is into something more than you are! Yup, it is definitely like the definition of pornography granted to us by United States Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart: I'll know it when I see it. I got thinking about all this while taking my CERT class. The instructor… Continue reading Definition of Fanatic
Books and Movies
Years ago I learned that if I read a book first and then see the movie, I spent the whole movie thinking, "Well, that's not right" as the director's vision differed from what was in my head. During my freshman year of college, I discovered that if I watch the movie before reading the book,… Continue reading Books and Movies
Lessons from the Prairie
As I mentioned in my easily influenced post, I often get a new take on books with a re-read. I thought of another, this time heartwarming example. Growing up, like most little girls, I loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder books. I was transported to the prairie. Despite my affinity for them, something had always bugged… Continue reading Lessons from the Prairie
Standing out
For the most part, when I was living in England I tried to conform to the local traditions, once I became aware of them. I’m sure I annoyed many a fellow passenger on trains before I realized that I was the only one ever talking to strangers! There were times, however, when I deliberately followed… Continue reading Standing out
Recreating an Experience
In college one of my favorite classes was called “American Lives”. We read twelve biographies over the 16 week term. For each meeting, the 20 of us would circle the chairs and have a thorough discussion of the book of the week (longer books received two weeks of coverage). It was my perfect class: We… Continue reading Recreating an Experience
Political Awakening
Tomorrow California has its primary elections … yes, these things are still going on. Rather than get involved in the current political issues facing this country, I decided instead focus on my earliest memories of the political process and world events. My first experience with politics was in 1980. I remember going over to my… Continue reading Political Awakening
Juggling
How many balls can I have in the air at once? I've really been testing that lately. It seems like I keep adding stuff with abandon. So far, my base has held steady and everything is still in balance. Unfortunately, I stink at Jenga, and all my activities are starting to feel like a later round… Continue reading Juggling
Grown Up, Now What? 