sustainable systems & storytelling
Well, it's been a few weeks. So, here's a series of random thoughts that I don't necessarily have the bandwidth to dig into. We're still out of our home, the HOA's insurance agent is dragging us along, and our lawyer is getting ready to pounce. It feels like we're been in limbo for the last... Continue Reading →
It’s my understanding that the true warrior not only knows how to handle himself physically, but also understands the mental and moral aspects of the conflicts he finds himself in. He knows when to fight and when not too, and spends his time refining his skills and educating himself in new areas. The true warrior... Continue Reading →
Have you ever found a product that you absolutely love, only to discover that it is soon discontinued? Or worse, the brand no longer even exists? Several years ago, I saw some down camping booties at REI and commented that they looked so cozy! I was dealing with endocrine dysregulation, so my feet were always... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit my best friend. She and her family live across town, so it's trickier to coordinate, but always such a cherished time. I helped her wrap dumplings, we ate together, and we caught up after a two-month hiatus. She showed me pictures of their daughter at the beach with... Continue Reading →
The weather in Phoenix is beginning to cool. The 110 degree days are easing into the low-90s, and it's a welcomed change. I've always loved autumn, despite the lack of changing trees and sweating profusely while trick-or-treating most years. This year is no different. Yet, in some way I've yet to decipher, it does feel... Continue Reading →
It began years ago. I was ten. My parents had taken me and my brother to the children’s theatre to see Puss in Boots. It was a great show. I loved it. My mom even bought me a plush Puss with removable boots. I couldn’t have been happier, or so I thought. I ate my […]... Continue Reading →
I begrudgingly signed up for online dating on a Sunday. I wanted to try it so I could knock it all I wanted. Good guys are hard to come by, dating sucks and I needed an excuse to give up. Within hours of signing up, I had received dozens of messages, mostly “hii beutiful” and […]... Continue Reading →
Within the first few months of dating, my boyfriend and I were discussing growing up in Valley of the Sun, when I happened to mention the magical day in December 1998 when it snowed in downtown Phoenix. I had just exited the Children's Theater with my family and was running up and down the steps... Continue Reading →
Hello, dear readers! It's been a hot minute. Life has been a whirlwind this past week. And I anticipate the same for the month to come. My partner went to Memphis for a graduate school interview. Everything went well, the interviewers were impressed, the current students seemed happy, and it seems like a great fit.... Continue Reading →
I always cringe when I hear my friends say that they will start saving for retirement when they make more money. I don’t know about you, but my expenses seem to continually increase in proportion to my income. There will always be car repairs, wedding gifts, expensive medical tests, flooded toilets, and nifty gadgets. We […]... Continue Reading →
While driving with my boyfriend the other day, we encountered a half-dozen idiots on the road. Within a five minute stretch, we were almost hit by a series of street racers flying by at 110 miles per hour, cut off twice, and flipped off by a crazy dog lady for, presumably, going only 15 miles... Continue Reading →
Twelve years ago, I recall trying on clothes at Ann Taylor Loft and noticed that my usual size small was swimming on me. Hmm. I sized down and then kicked myself for not owning a scale. My existing clothes fit the same, so I was fairly certain that I hadn't lost weight. Since that time,... Continue Reading →
Inspired by Hilary Tan’s post post on the topic, I thought I would fun to share some of my favorite cheap and amazing everyday workhorses. All have alleviated a recurring pain point in my life, or brought me joy. All are under $25, and several much less. Here we go! Jar Spatula I used to […]... Continue Reading →
I was recently sent an article on brain fog from The Atlantic. I tried to skim, but was sucked into the details. I felt like an obsessive-compulsive personality meticulously picking open an old wound--it was one of those situations where you're staring at a horrific train wreck, but can't bring yourself to look away. For... Continue Reading →
I recently attended my first meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting. Within minutes of arriving, I had met a dozen older women, filled a bag of candies for first responders, and leaned about a dozen upcoming volunteer opportunities and fundraising projects. It's Constitution Week, so many women are speaking to elementary schools... Continue Reading →
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