Music as Fuel—and Substance

I swear, the right music is like rocket fuel for my brain. I wonder if everyone works better to music, or if I’m just wired this way. I’m not much for new music (which, at 53, maybe isn’t saying much), but today I worked nearly six hours without a break because I loved every song … Continue reading Music as Fuel—and Substance →

Today, I Need to Write About My Mom.

I miss my mom. My mom was extraordinary. That’s not just daughter-talk; it’s fact. If you’d only met her at the very end, you might not have known it — but her life could have been a novel. She survived more than most people do in three lifetimes. Abuse, neglect, violence — and still, when … Continue reading Today, I Need to Write About My Mom. →

Authenticity Over Perfection: The Power of Being Real

So, today’s WordPress prompt hit me a bit differently: What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? I’ll be honest: I’ve been stuck for a while. Lately, it’s been hard to lean into the positivity I usually try to write about. I’ve had some tough moments and emotionally, … Continue reading Authenticity Over Perfection: The Power of Being Real →

The Most Expensive Meal I’ve Ever Had — And Why I’d Do It Again

The WordPress prompt was too good to pass up today: “What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a meal — and was it worth it?” And this one was easy to answer. Not because I remember the final bill (I absolutely don’t), but because I’ll never forget how it felt and I wanted to sit … Continue reading The Most Expensive Meal I’ve Ever Had — And Why I’d Do It Again →

O Captain, My Captain

Lately I’ve noticed a pattern: the later I write, the worse my posts read the next day. By midnight, my brain is full of static. I stop looking at my writing with a critical eye, and it shows. So today, I went back through every single post I’ve written so far. Thankfully, the list is … Continue reading O Captain, My Captain →

Steps, Big and Small

I have this goal to post every single day, but tonight when I sat down I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about — because it’s actually been a good day. And lately, I’ve caught myself wondering where my good days have gone. Still, I’ve been showing up for my goals, even when … Continue reading Steps, Big and Small →