I'm four months into my meditation journey. Now, let me start off by saying I hate the word "journey" in just about any context, including the band, who I was never really a fan of. But I can't think of any other way to phrase this properly. A dear friend introduced me to … [Read more...]
Person 1 or Person 2?
Today started off BADLY. My husband, William, recently bought us a new scale. He's on a truly hateful health kick. It started about a year ago when he read The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo and decided he was going to Benjamin Button himself. Fast forward, he's down 34 pounds … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide
************************* For your boss (that you actually respect): Bring Your Human to Work by Erica Keswin For your children's teacher: The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs For your quirky sister-in-law: My Squirrel Days by Ellie Kemper For … [Read more...]
I’m Not Very Smart
Actually, I am smart. But sometimes I do really dumb things. Exhibit A. Chanukah gift giving this year. I have three kids, ages 10, 8, 5. Like most dumplings, they are spoiled brats. Delicious, cute, funny and the apple of my eye? Yes. But also spoiled brats. On Chanukah, the … [Read more...]
My first blog post!
Hi! This is very exciting (for me). You probably won't care that much. I decided to start writing a blog for a few reasons. I have a lot to say. It is easier than writing a book. It is a socially acceptable way to channel narcissism. So what is the blog going to be … [Read more...]