Sometimes, You Need to Let the Weeds Grow to Find the Good
“The universe is clearly trying to tell you something,” my wise friend said. She set down her coffee and looked me in the eyes. “Now …
How to Binge Watch GoT (and Have a Life)
For those of us who are just a tab compulsive about completing things, TV on demand is a very sharp double-edged sword. I can watch …
Homemade Granola and the Trickle-Down Recipe Effect
On June 21, 2017, I issued a definitive declaration to my husband: “We will never buy granola again.” As you might imagine, that proclamation profoundly …
BlogHer 2017 Went A Lot Like My First Marathon
It’s Saturday night, BlogHer 2017’s final hurrah. Some valuable final content may be getting slung. The crowd could be gathered in the giant keynote hall …
Seattle on the Weekends
People tell me the weather’s terrible in Seattle. I’m not buying it. See, every time I visit, the sun shines (at least some), rain (if …
Free Speech, Hate Speech, Graduation Speech, or Have You Listened to a Muslim Lately?
Spring is the season for graduation ceremonies, where diplomas are distributed and dignitaries share thoughts on going forth into the real world. But these days, some people …
Surprising Reasons Those Confederate War Monuments Must Go — You Won’t Believe #2!
Spoiler alert: the Confederacy lost. I realize I just ruined the Civil War for folks, but there’s some confusion to be addressed. Sure, most United States …
Inner Critics Are My Own Worst Enemies
The good news: my heart is perfectly normal. The bad news: my heart is perfectly normal. Ok, that’s a really flippant, inappropriate answer totally mocking …
Birthday Wall of Honor is a Favorite Family Tradition
One of our family’s favorite traditions started with a 40th birthday, party invitations, and a blank wall. I was throwing a birthday bash for my …
Alexa and The New York Times Saved My April Workout
I owe you an apology, Alexa. You really didn’t deserve all those heavy sighs, negative comments, and — honestly, I’m ashamed to admit — the …