Cake Day
A few evenings ago, just before 9pm, I completed my 50th trip around the sun and started my 51st. I am now officially IN my fifties, rather than just 50. And can I just say, the …
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Same thing, new 2019
The post where I show the world what incredibly low standards I have for myself.
2017: Year of Engagement
Hellooooo 2017! Welcome, welcome … come on in. Make yourself comfortable. Stay awhile. Maybe try not to kill so many beloved celebrities as your predecessor 2016 did. As I’ve been doing for a number of …
“Bye Felicia”: a 2016 retrospective
I know I probably have fans forming a metaphorical line around my virtual home, waiting for my take on the year that has just passed, and who am I to disappoint you? 2016 wasn’t really …
Winter’s Coming
It gets dark just after 4pm now. By the time I’ve eaten dinner and done a little of this and that around the house, I feel like it’s bedtime. I look at the clock — …
2016: The Year of Hustle
Yes, the year of hustle. No, not that Hustle (although I wouldn’t be against learning that version), but my own version of hustle. More doing, less being. More action, less lounging. More accomplishments, less … …
Looking back on 2015: What? It’s already over?
Time flies when you’re having fun, or so the old saying goes. And this year, it flew by in a snap it seemed — of course, once you get out of college, every year speeds …
Rights and Responsibilities
There are things in this life that we all deserve, and should, without apology or guilt, allow ourselves: I have the right to ask only myself for permission. Everyone else, I’ll just ask for forgiveness. I …
Genuine Gratitude
The other day I penned a list of things that I was grateful to have in my life. And while completely sincere, my tongue was firmly lodged in cheek (if you didn’t notice)(and if you …