I turn forty on the 24th of July. I’m making a big deal out of it, but not because the number scares me. Every decade of my adult life has brought personal growth; I’m not at all the person I was at twenty, and I’m excited to see where forty takes me. When I was […]
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My Word For 2019
For the past several years, I’ve been choosing a word to help me move into the New Year. This year, I decided not to. I didn’t feel like it did much for me in the past couple of years (though earlier words, like Brave in 2016 and Accept in 2015, helped me a lot). But […]
Life Lesson: Keep It Simple
“Michael always says, ‘K-I-S-S. Keep it simple, stupid.’ Great advice. Hurts my feelings every time.” -Dwight Schrute, The Office It was the morning of my son’s 4th birthday party, and I was debating whether to make pancakes for breakfast. For most people, this would be a no-brainer. The kitchen was clean, there was a lot to […]
I’m a Writer, Not a Blogger
I have six months left to live. That’s what my writing career is telling me. (Actually, it’s more like five months now.) It’s an exaggeration, yes, but not a huge one. In September, I’ll be going back to teaching full-time. Writing will no longer be my primary work focus. I am determined to still make […]