Latest Reflections
Blowing Her Coat
Roxie is ‘blowing her coat,’ a term I was unfamiliar with during my tenure with Charlie, Nemo, and Leda. Thanks to Google and experience, I've learned it’s a seasonal shedding process some dog...
A Noteworthy Holiday
Today is the second Sunday of March, the date I proposed for a new holiday. Many of you liked the idea. The holiday now has a name: “Noteworthy.” Here’s how to celebrate: Gather your materials… Two...
The Status Reaction
Based on the reaction to last week’s email, status plays have been a prickly point for many. Have you ever been at a 4-way traffic stop, out in the country where there are no stoplights, just 4-way...
About That Guy In 9F
Last week, in response to the “there’s a man in my seat” email, my friend Teresa asked if there was something more than him ‘breaking the rules’ that triggered me. Good question. And a good friend...
Kryptonite to ‘Enjoy’
9F. Economy Plus. Two rows back from first class, on the lower-rent side of the worthless curtain. There was a man in my seat. He slouched against the window, skinny-legged, knees almost touching...
2024 So Far, part 2
In January 2024, I did something every day that I’ve never in my life done every day. I did yoga. For comparison, here’s my count of yoga days for 2023: Jan 21 Feb 24 Mar ...
Got enough love?
When my husband died and other changes followed, The Love Bucket helped me figure out how to bring more love into my life. If you’d like an objective method to increase the level of love in your life, this guide is for you!