I’ve got some major West Virginia pride. I usually don’t boast or brag about how great my home state is – unless it comes up in conversation. But on this very special day – the 150th birthday of my home state – I’ve got to let my pride shine through and tell you how great … Continue reading Is Your State the Center of It All? Mine is.
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Reviving the Art of Snail Mail (with Tea)
In my quest to write more, I've decided to revive the art of snail mail. There's nothing quite so wonderful as opening my mailbox and finding a letter from a friend inside. And honestly, sometimes nothing feels quite as good as using a pen or pencil and putting thought to paper. Sometimes a computer just … Continue reading Reviving the Art of Snail Mail (with Tea)
What holds you back?
It occurs to me that it has been more than a year since I posted on this blog. I could use all the usual excuses - I've been busy, I haven't been sure what to write about, I've been super busy, I've been focusing on other hobbies. Did I mention I've been busy? Yeah, all … Continue reading What holds you back?
Farewell, Davy: Remembering My Fateful Trip with the Blizzard, the Hotel, & the Monkees
I was slogging through a list of to-do items at my office this afternoon when an email popped up with 😦 in the subject line. A friend of mine had heard that Davy Jones passed away today, and she immediately thought of me, the devoted Monkees fan. And she wasn't the only one. As various … Continue reading Farewell, Davy: Remembering My Fateful Trip with the Blizzard, the Hotel, & the Monkees
A Doula and My Deepest Fear
On my way to work the other day, I struck up a friendly conversation with a co-worker who happened to be arriving at the same time as me. I should probably not be pointing out that we were both arriving late. Anyway, she told me that she would be attending a doula training over the … Continue reading A Doula and My Deepest Fear