Letter I: Dear J, How are you doing? How’s time off? I am writing to you on a wobbly wooden table at a bookstore with a small cafe. It is 3:48 pm now. I have a cup of passion tea next to me. The card reader at the cafe is broken so the barista gave… Read More »
Hi kind people of the interwebs, How’s your week? Any friendly surprises? Did you learn something new? I realized that I am having a new relationship with Time. I am present (to my best ability). I am actively loving people in my life and being loved. I enjoy experiencing Time with no preconceived agendas of… Read More »
Hi friends, How was your first June weekend? What did you smell and taste? On Saturday, I went to the local botanical garden with my friend and her family. She has two children, a 5-year old boy, and a 4-year old girl. We played all day. What I noticed is how much we are naturally… Read More »
Hi friends, It is May 2022. I am full of surprises. So are you. Much of life, similar to climbing projects, is about endurance. You start with “That looks like a terrible route and I don’t think it is possible.” Then you strategize your movements and you get on the wall. You fall. You fall.… Read More »
Hi friends, What’s new with you? I had an eventful week – emotionally challenging and growth affirming. And I feel beyond happy and relieved to be centered enough and write to you. Right now, I am listening to Alexandre Tharaud playing Rameau. Let me know if you hear competing melodies in the flow of my… Read More »
On my walk today, I thought about asking for help and how difficult and vulnerable the act is. I was reminded of the baggage I carry from my family of origin, the role I took on, the conscious effort it requires to drop the contract that I didn’t sign up for or agree to, and… Read More »
Hi friends, Happy International Women’s Day! I have thoughts. You bet I have thoughts. First of all, we deserve at least half of the calendar instead of just ONE day of the year to celebrate how awesome we are. Second, pay us. Pay up. We deserve to be valued. We do fine jobs. Pay us… Read More »
