On a rafting trip through the Gates of Lodore, I jotted down several life lessons that brought me joy or sparked positivity.
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This is how we do it. sometimes.
In 2020, the New York Times suggests that to channel our best selves, we be more like Jonathan Van Ness. … More
Life after gallbladder surgery
It’s been six months since I had my gall bladder removed and almost one year since the attacks started that … More
Strong female characters, swimmers: Olivia Pope, Stella Gibson and (well) me
I got into “Scandal” earlier this year. I’d held off … most likely because I find smart and even sometimes … More
Midwestern kindness
hi mary! it was real nice to see u at the reunion the other night. u were always a nice … More
What does “yes” look like?
Inspired by Alice Derry’s “Fooling Around,” and poet & teacher Elizabeth Austen I’m saying “yes” these days to adventure, eating … More
Yoga, Kauai, vegan-ing, bliss, Samadhi
Books read: 1, Wild: From lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail, by Cheryl Strayed. This was really the … More
Bar (method), ballet and such
It’s been nearly a year and one-half since I wrote the infamous “tulle and me,” a blog post about my … More
Claire, the refrigerator and the heat
I started watching “House of Cards” recently, after hearing a lot of positive comments on it and watching a bit … More
38 to 40 (+1).
I didn’t finish out strong (as planned), but I started anew on day 41 and am doing well as I … More