Part 1. Reach out. Seek hope. When we were children, we were told, “If you get lost, stay where you are. Someone will find you.” I was very young when I first felt the fear of being lost. I was too small…
There is something therapeutic about handling dirt and watching things grow. Neglect, imperfection, accidents, ignorance. The beginning gardener faces many challenges, especially when the soil is foreign and your schedule is busy. But when you begin something new, you have…
“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the…
My 5-Year Plan: Grow my hair out long and become a better hiker.
Love is the ultimate human condition. It unites us and strengthens us. Noted July 3, 2015 | 1 Week After SCOTUS Recognized Gay Marriage Over the years, I have spoken with many different people, made many different friends, and what I’ve…
The Joy of Baking Sometimes we forget to grease the pan or add baking soda, but we learn from our mistakes. That’s the joy of baking. Knowing that mistakes are…eh…just part of the learning process. Here are a few…
#Notetoself Create a lifestyle that nurtures peaceful contemplation and cultivate an appreciation for the simple rewards of life, such as good meals and good company. Plan your day around long walks and deep thoughts. Stride toward your purpose as though it…
“In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. – Confucius
2013 has left me with dark circles. I realize this as I am in the mirror, dabbing on concealer. It is a Saturday. From the bathroom, I can hear the music from the living room. Our apartment is small, and…
“Living is like tearing through a museum. Not until later do you really start absorbing what you saw, thinking about it, looking it up in a book, and remembering – because you can’t take it in all at once.” – Audrey…
