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I was recently asked a question, or perhaps more accurately, provided a prompt. The statement I was meant to respond to was ‘the picture I can’t let go of.’ This was my response: I have this picture of what my life should be and I have difficultly parting with that notion. I talk about living… Continue reading The Picture I Can’t Let Go Of.

A good friend was traveling recently and called me, exasperated. He suggested that I write a blog post about people who jam all their shit into oversized carry-ons rather than checking luggage. I laughed, but also, got it. I have watched in incredulity as folks rotate and smush bags that are clearly not a fit… Continue reading It doesn’t fit.

“I don't need another collar I don't need another hat I don't need to leave this small town It don't matter where I'm at 'Cause I'm happy being me the most When I let what makes me happy go And I finally learned what I need to know I am happier with nothing…” -Avett Brothers,… Continue reading Happier with Nothing.

According to the dictionary, charm is “the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration” and charisma is “compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others”.  Cool. Who cares? Well, I had a fascinating conversation with a friend last night about these two concepts or personality traits. I shared that I’m not… Continue reading How Charming.

I had an ex who loved baseball. While I find the sport far more appealing live, I am generally able to plug into the game when the opportunity arises. When it comes to pastimes or activities I partake in, I find that a deeper understanding (or any at all) amplifies my experience. The more ignorant… Continue reading A Curveball.

I was at a lunch today where the topic of discussion was weddings. For well over an hour. Funny anecdotes, serious narratives, and everything else in between. I can’t tell you how the discussion started. I honestly don’t remember, at all. I just know that it started and then seemingly, never ended. A never-ending diatribe… Continue reading Dum Dum Dum Dum.

I had two polar opposite interactions today. One incredibly positive and one fairly negative. I’m not going to focus on the latter because, I mean, it’s pretty obvious why I wouldn’t want to, no? Let’s just say that I ducked into the same old rabbit hole with someone, once again. I willingly took the bait… Continue reading The Regulars.

Retirement is a funny thing, no? At least in the United States. We tend to define ourselves using our roles as boundaries. Walls. Reference points. I’ve spoken about this before, but it bears a quick mention. Oh, and I’m not just talking about professional roles, so don’t get your knickers in a twist. When people… Continue reading Let’s Retire Ageism.

I started watching ‘My Unorthodox Life’, have you? I am typically behind the times when it comes to anything hot, but I think this is a new release/development. I want to start with the obvious, which is the sentiment that the show is littered with reality tv show schmaltz. It is oozing pre-programming and staged… Continue reading Sacrilege.

Again, I had all sorts of intentions for today’s post and then, ta-da – life got in the way. I was speaking to a friend of mine about her work situation. I’m not going to get into any great detail, other than to tell you that it’s bad. The kind of terrible, awful, and no-good… Continue reading Dear L, Love L.